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Shaving Rash / Bumps
• The technical term for razor rash / razor bumps or shaving rash is pseudofolliculitis barbae
• This is a type of folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle)
• Inflammation of the hair follicle occurs when hairs grow into the wall of the hair follicle rather than out the entrance or orifice of the follicle
• The most common site for this problem is on the neck.
• People with curly hair or hair that grows in multiple different directions or those that stretch the skin excessively whilst shaving, are more likely to experience this problem.
• Double/Triple edge razors may cut the hairs too short, so that the hairs are more inclined to grow into the wall of the follicle.
The Solution
• Most doctors suggest letting a beard grow for 30days so as to eliminate some of the ingrown hairs.
• If this is impractical due to work and social commitments suggest growing a beard for a period of 7-14 days when it best suits the client
• Advise cleaning the skin with a soap free, low irritant lubricating shaving cream such as SKINN TOTAL SHAVE.
• Advise using FACE SCRUB on a daily basis at night following cleansing
• Suggest that your client commences shaving again after the allocated time off, but use a single blade razor instead
• Shave in the direction of the hair follicles (not against them)
• If the follicles go in multiple directions suggest using gentle side to side motions when shaving in the region where bumps are visible
• Suggest not to stretch the skin whilst shaving (especially on the neck region).
• If using an electric shaver, suggest the use of an attachment
Ref Dr Nina Wines BSc MBBS FACD (Consultant Dermatologist) SKINN