How to stop red bump after shaving?

[phat_matt85]

Hey, what should i use to stop my skin from getting red bumps and itching and getting in-grown hair after shaving?

[Bio-boosted]

get a better *****?

[phat_matt85]

get better what?

[sizerp]

Hey, what should i use to stop my skin from getting red bumps and itching and getting in-grown hair after shaving?

I think you're referring to folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicles.

In most cases, if you were to go to a doctor or derma, they'll recommend topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment (2%), and tell you to stop shaving for 5-10 days. It depends on how bad it is.

I used to get it bad around my neck area because my beard grows in so many different directions there. If you shave against the grain of your natural hair growth direction, like shaving UP your cheeks instead of DOWN, it can aid to the start of new infections and prolong any existing ones. Just be logical when shaving and get some of that cream from CVS, or ask your doc for a script tube of neomycin.

[phat_matt85]

Its weird i dont always get it, and it shows a day later or and my chest will get itch druing or after work outs and thats when i get some red bums, thansk for info i will get that cream from cvs today

[Bio-boosted]

*****!
Eh? Is ***** a swear word in the US? lol
R a z o r

[Necrosaro]

A lot of people forget about icecubes after a shave. Let me tell you it works great

[phat_matt85]

you rub the shaved part with ice cubes?

[Necrosaro]

^ Yes this way it shuts pores and keeps the area from getting inflamed. I know it sounds weird but It works for me....I even do it for my face

[tboney]

Go to your doc and ask fro a cream containing clyindamycin and hydrocortizone. Apply to face and neck after shaving. I have been using it for years and have not had any bouts of folliculitis or ***** bumps.

[tboney]

The name of the cream is cleocin..

[phat_matt85]

oh good info i will def try ice and the cream!..but i never get that stuff on my face, only on my chest and stomach when i shave it, im sure its the same thing though

[tboney]

oh good info i will def try ice and the cream!..but i never get that stuff on my face, only on my chest and stomach when i shave it, im sure its the same thing though

Yes! Works very well for those areas as well.

[crazy_rocks]

theres a product called tend skin. i use it. its good. you put it on after shaving with a cotton ball. dont think its in stores but is online. a little expensive but the bottle does last a long time. just make sure you squeeze it onto a cotton ball so you dont waste any.

[phat_matt85]

i just picked up bikinizone or something like that, i have to check when i get home. Its for girls mainly i guess, my girlfriend told me about it so i tried it and it worked preety nice first time i used it and its only 6 dollars. I got in walmart, under girls section with waxing and shaving stuff lol!