How to shave or shave around razor bumps?!
Question: How to shave or shave around razor bumps.?
Im a black male with sensitive skin I guess cause i follow all the steps of shaving the softning of the hair letting the shaving cream sit a bit rinse with cold water i even put cocoa butter on after ward instead of after shave but i have like a couple come in now and then but my question is do i shave over them or do i want until they go away .?suggestions.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
You're experiencing what's known as Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. It is very common in black males who tend to shave with a regular razor. Though you are doing mostly everything you can to prevent them here are a couple suggestions.
- Shave only every few days to once a week with a regular razor or use an electric razor or clippers instead.
- Wash your face with a good face wash that contains benzoyl peroxide.
- While in the shower, take a warm wash cloth to wash your face instead of your hands. This also breaks open the bumps without squeezing at them (making them worse)
While a few bumps you could probably get away with shaving over, it would be best to wait until it heals. Hope this helps :)Health Question & Answer
- Shave only every few days to once a week with a regular razor or use an electric razor or clippers instead.
- Wash your face with a good face wash that contains benzoyl peroxide.
- While in the shower, take a warm wash cloth to wash your face instead of your hands. This also breaks open the bumps without squeezing at them (making them worse)
While a few bumps you could probably get away with shaving over, it would be best to wait until it heals. Hope this helps :)Health Question & Answer
Shaving over them will only exacerbate the problem. Have you tried using a depilatory.? It's a cream you spread over the hair, then wipe off. It gets rid of the hair and you don't need a razor. There is actually a product made especially for black men called Magic Smooth (Cream) from Soft-Sheen Carson. It's in the ethnic products section of practically every store like CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart, Target. It cost about $5. Hope that will help you!Health Question & Answer