2006-06-20 02:03:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Well there are a few differnt reasons it can happen. Infection of the hair folicles, Irritation , and ingrown hairs.
The best way to shave is to shave with a new or sharp razor and shaving cream for sensative skin, shave in one direction to limit the irritation, and do not apply alot of pressure. After you get done clean off with water, and let it air dry. Drying it with a towel will only irritate your skin, and possibly clog your pores. After it dries use rubbing alcohol a couple of times a day until the irritation goes down.
And yes it will itch but the Alcohol helps, and if you continue to shave that will go away as well.
2006-06-26 20:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by ak23boi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are ingrown hairs. You should not shave, use other mehtods like hair removal creams. Veet has a great that works very well and lasts longer than shaving. It does not cost a lot. There is also waxing, lasts long, costs more. A lot of women get the ingrown hairs. I tried a cream called bikini zone a few yrs ago, try that and it may help u. You apply it after u shave to prevent the bumps.
2016-05-20 04:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doeh! Don't ya hate "I don't know" answers? Its cause of the "goose bump" effect with more sensitive areas. The hair follicle comes closer to the skin surface. The razor catches the raised skin and has an abbrasive effect. Or it cuts the skin itself. Try holding the skin tight, and shaving with the grain of the hair at first. One or at most 2 strokes against the grain is best. More, will simply irritate. (all should be done in the shower, for skin/razor lubrication. -No jokes-)
2006-06-21 08:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because even though a razor is designed to "cut" the hair, the friction causes it to pull the hair a bit before the cutting action takes place. This is what causes the irritation.
Some people have "pseudofolliculitis" which causes major bumps on their face (mostly African American's), because the hair curls back and grows back into the skin.
2006-06-20 02:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're rubbing a blade over your skin. It's bound to irritate it. Usually a sharp razor and good shaving cream/body wash/even hair conditionor will help avoid those. Using that three-month-old razor in your shower will just make razor burn worse.
2006-06-20 02:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by barlow_girl87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a few different things, 1. ingrown hairs to solve this exfoliate. 2. razor burn, to solve this always make sure to use something when shaving i.e. soap, or shaving cream, even lotion (that is great moisturizer) or 3. A heat rash. to solve this wear more breathable clothes, or not really tight clothes.
2006-06-20 02:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Dorothy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hair follicles become irritated from shaving too cose and if you are talking about summer shaving for swimsuits this is a area u do not shave all the time so they ger really irritated try waxing insted it works better
2006-06-20 02:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by bridgettemarie123@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a little trick that my wife taught me about shaving after You shave take a stick deodorant and rub it up and down the shaved area liberally ....it really helps itching and razor burn
2006-06-20 02:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by sadnservice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
razor burn. use a quality shaving cream and slow down. make sure your razor isnt dull. have you heard of bikini zone? it prevents the bumps from coming up and getting irritated
2006-06-20 02:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by rosie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep... the bumps are a reaction to the follicles. They are irritated by the action of the blade.
2006-06-20 02:06:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋