Razor Bumps...

[The Mask]

Has anyone here suffered from razor bumps before?, I am finding these bumps very irritating and they never seem to go away. Shaving is becoming awfully difficult with these things. I know in the west they have specially designed creams for razor bumps, is anything available in Thailand which would do the trick?.

Thanks for any input

[girlx]

i get them sometimes if i use a very new or very dull razor... first thing to do is exfoliate wherever you are shaving very well before shaving. i have heard that you can put vaseline or roll on deodorant over the area afterwards to prevent bumps, but i still get them at times. what seems to work for me is to wet some cotton with face toner and rub it on a couple of times a day and it goes away more quickly. also put powder on which helps.

[relayer]

Has anyone here suffered from razor bumps before?, I am finding these bumps very irritating and they never seem to go away. Shaving is becoming awfully difficult with these things. I know in the west they have specially designed creams for razor bumps, is anything available in Thailand which would do the trick?. Thanks for any input

Don't use twin-bladed razors. Use single-bladed only. They work just fine.

With two-bladed ones often one blade will not cut the hair but instead pull it 'til it breaks. The broken hair then curls back down into your skin (i.e. "ingrown hair"), creating inflammation and, therefore, the bump.

I learned about this in basic training for the military. They actually make everyone attend a shaving class to avoid just such a condition.

Edited November 27, 2008 by relayer

[Comehome]

Use some facial toner, to keep it clean, afterwards.

There is usually alcohol in the facial toners and it closes the pores so it will not get infected and it also keeps the skin clean.

Then put some Aloe vera gel on, like a moisturizer, it will calm the irritation down and heal it in a natural way.

If it doesn´t go away you could try something stronger like a steroid cream for skin irritations.

I used it on a mosquito-bite that did not heal properly and with the steroid cream it healed within a few days.

I think they are called betnovat or dermovat, depending on how strong it is. Dermovat is the strongest I think.

Use it in the evening before bedtime.

I hope it works out well for you.

Take care,

/comehome

[JSixpack]

Has anyone here suffered from razor bumps before?, I am finding these bumps very irritating and they never seem to go away. Shaving is becoming awfully difficult with these things. I know in the west they have specially designed creams for razor bumps, is anything available in Thailand which would do the trick?. Thanks for any input

Don't use twin-bladed razors. Use single-bladed only. They work just fine.

With two-bladed ones often one blade will not cut the hair but instead pull it 'til it breaks. The broken hair then curls back down into your skin (i.e. "ingrown hair"), creating inflammation and, therefore, the bump.

I learned about this in basic training for the military. They actually make everyone attend a shaving class to avoid just such a condition.

+1

And much, much cheaper, too.

[mclaus]

If you go to Boots they do a cream/gel called Smooth Naturally - ingrown hair minimiser (helps with ingrown hairs, shaving bumps and other irritations from hair removal products)

I use it for waxing and it really helps me.

[pumpuiman]

Rinse your razor in cold water (another military suggestion)

Since trying it, I have not had one further incident of "razor rash"

A simple and absolutely effective solution.

[TJAN]

Has anyone here suffered from razor bumps before?, I am finding these bumps very irritating and they never seem to go away. Shaving is becoming awfully difficult with these things. I know in the west they have specially designed creams for razor bumps, is anything available in Thailand which would do the trick?.

Thanks for any input

It will get better with the years.

[TJAN]

Has anyone here suffered from razor bumps before?, I am finding these bumps very irritating and they never seem to go away. Shaving is becoming awfully difficult with these things. I know in the west they have specially designed creams for razor bumps, is anything available in Thailand which would do the trick?. Thanks for any input

Don't use twin-bladed razors. Use single-bladed only. They work just fine.

With two-bladed ones often one blade will not cut the hair but instead pull it 'til it breaks. The broken hair then curls back down into your skin (i.e. "ingrown hair"), creating inflammation and, therefore, the bump.

I learned about this in basic training for the military. They actually make everyone attend a shaving class to avoid just such a condition.

When I was in the service they did not bother with that but they teach us how to use a condom.

[billp]

Don't use twin-bladed razors. Use single-bladed only. They work just fine.

With two-bladed ones often one blade will not cut the hair but instead pull it 'til it breaks. The broken hair then curls back down into your skin (i.e. "ingrown hair"), creating inflammation and, therefore, the bump.

I learned about this in basic training for the military. They actually make everyone attend a shaving class to avoid just such a condition.

This may refer to razor technology circa a few years back. It certainly doesn't refer to the state-of-the-art 5-bladed Gillette Fusion system I now use (or the one before that, whatever it was called). I always get a very clean shave and no ingown hairs or razor burn. I'm sure the extra blades (which have been engineered to be extremely thin) do not break off the hair. Rinsing cold is a good idea, though, at least after the shave.

[The Mask]

Don't use twin-bladed razors. Use single-bladed only. They work just fine.

With two-bladed ones often one blade will not cut the hair but instead pull it 'til it breaks. The broken hair then curls back down into your skin (i.e. "ingrown hair"), creating inflammation and, therefore, the bump.

I learned about this in basic training for the military. They actually make everyone attend a shaving class to avoid just such a condition.

This may refer to razor technology circa a few years back. It certainly doesn't refer to the state-of-the-art 5-bladed Gillette Fusion system I now use (or the one before that, whatever it was called). I always get a very clean shave and no ingown hairs or razor burn. I'm sure the extra blades (which have been engineered to be extremely thin) do not break off the hair. Rinsing cold is a good idea, though, at least after the shave.

Thanks for all the input, I have actually been told that razors with multiple blades cause ingrown hairs because the cut the hair under the skin causing it to ingrow. The only problem is that I have no idea where to get a decent single razor blade, also is there a different technique to using them?.

[JSixpack]

Thanks for all the input, I have actually been told that razors with multiple blades cause ingrown hairs because the cut the hair under the skin causing it to ingrow. The only problem is that I have no idea where to get a decent single razor blade, also is there a different technique to using them?.

Exactly.

Double-edged blades are sold around Bangkok, Gillette being most common, primarily in local shops and street markets. You can go to a beauty supply and get them in bulk. Astra is pretty decent brand sold at supplies for about B150 for 100!

The razor is the problem. DE razors are sold only in local street markets and the quality is fairly poor. Occasionally you may find a plastic Gillette Clik, as in Best or Friendship supermarkets in Pattaya (which also sell the blades). The Body Shop at Central Chidlom sells excellent though pricey shaving cream.

You can find out everyting about wetshaving on some forums, such as badgerandblade, devoted to the subject. Lots of info about razor bumps, ingrowns, etc.