✂️ Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis)
🔍 Why it happens
• Curly/coarse hairs curl back into skin
• Multi-blade razors cut too close
• Stretching skin while shaving
• Shaving against the direction of hair g
• Irritation from sweat, oils, or harsh products
✅ How to prevent it
Shaving habits
• Shave less often
• Use a single-blade razor
• Shave along the direction of hair
• Don’t stretch the skin while shaving
Prep
• Wash with warm water
• Use shaving gel/cream
Aftercare
• Rinse with cold water
• Use a soothing, alcohol-free lotion
• Don’t pick at ingrown hairs 🚫
Other options
• Laser hair reduction or Electrolysis
Topical creams:
Antibiotics/ mild steroids/ Retinoids
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