My man has had shaving rash for two years, it really irritates him. He's tried everything such as electric razors, cut throat razors, disposables, expensive ones everything! shaving in all directions, using different creams....... Has anyone got any suggestions of what actually works? As it looks really red now and he's forever slicing or catching it and it's really sore.
2006-08-29 23:58:30 · 29 answers · asked by bacardipinapple 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
dump him and fall for me.
Ok, short of that, look for a skin treatment that puts moisture back into the skin. A quality saving splash. I can't think of the names. The products are out there.
2006-08-30 17:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I am an American woman that moved to the Middle East (Kuwait)and here there is something called Sheera. It is like waxing, but it is a honey mixture or melted sugar, with lemon and other stuff. It's all natural and although women use it....(everywhere)...I happen to know that some men use it... sometimes. It's sold everywhere here. (Try on line search.) It might work for the face... I think it would be hard to find in the USA unless you find a Middle Eastern Salon or person that knows how to make it. Its almost like making candy to a soft ball stage. You spread it on , wait 30 seconds and rip it off in the opposite direction of hair growth. Good luck and who knows?? Maybe its the answer. It is known for being natural, gentle and in face leave the skin soft because of the sugars.
2006-08-30 07:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by jude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my god i'm really sorry for your man. The only way for me to get over shaving rash appeared to be an epilator but that's certainly no tool to treat a man's face. (if anyone wonders why, as i know there are people on here who will, it's bc skin on the face is too thin and easily irritable and hairs too thick and deep-set)
I'm afraid the only safe way is to wear a beard :(
among treatments i would recommend something with a high level of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) as it's responsible for skin regeneration. Cures anything from petty scratches to 3rd degree burns. My skin is terribly sensitive and gets irritated all the time so i sometimes use foam panthenol instead or face cream. Never done me any harm. And no way you can get addicted, it being a vitamin
2006-08-30 07:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Faith * 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
I've had similar problems in the past and some of my black friends suffer from this also.... you can be prescribed cream to calm the skin down (you don't shave for about a week) and then use GOOD quality razor blades... try having hot showers or even better, soak a towel in warm water and leave it on his face for 10 mins before he shaves - it's soften the hairs etc. Also try using a hypo-alergenic (sensitive) shaving cream and finish off with a cold damn towel on his face....
If he's still having issues, see his Dr
2006-08-30 07:03:35 · answer #4 · answered by ShowMeTheLite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In deperation I used the sudocream we used to help the kids avoid nappy rash when small. It worked but regrettably it takes a while to sink in and leaves you initially looking like you've seen a ghost. Other techniques - I have a shaving mirror in the shower - always allow the beard to get soft with lots of hot water prior to shaving and always try to rinse face with really cold water afterwards to close pours - use an aftershave balm without achohol - otherwise... grow a beard for while to let the skin rest / recover.
2006-08-30 07:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by gnasherr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use electric razors on sensitive skin. Wet shave using foam for sensitive skins. Don't use aftershaves as they cause stinging. Try not to shave everyday .... leave it out at weekends. Sterilise razor before use. Avoid perfumed soaps etc.
Failing all these things a DR could possibly prescribe a suitable cream as he could have a skin infection which needs drugs.
2006-08-30 07:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! I feel for your man. I always put stick deoderant on after shaving my bikini line, and that really stops the shaving bumps and redness. I wonder if your guy could try something like that? Of course, he wouldn't want to use the kind that dries white, but an experiment might be in order. Hope that helps.
2006-08-30 07:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by BG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a dermatologist first before sticking anything on the raw skin. they are pretty good at diagnosing skin problems.
as he's tried them all he probably just has a problem with ingrowing hair cauing inflamation when they are cut close. you could try an electric but with a trimmer on so he has a very light stubble. some women like this!
i used to suffer really badly from it when i was younger and was told to try camomile lotion after shaving and again when going to bed at night. it worked a treat.
2006-08-30 07:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by BigBoy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisturise, moisturise and moisturise!
My dad suffers terribly from shaving rash until he started to use Clinques Shaving Gel and it completely cleared up. He also tried King of the Shaves Oil which he thought was v good
2006-08-30 07:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by lucyt20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only shave twice a week (sometimes less, somethimes more) because of this. I use a Philishave electric razor that dispenses moisturiser as you shave. Once finished, I apply lots of moisturiser again.
It doesn't cure it completely, but it does help.
2006-08-30 07:06:18 · answer #10 · answered by wally_zebon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could let it grow, or is that not an option? How about using those pre-shave washes that you can buy, like the King of Shaves ones, they are meant to be good. Does he use something to soothe his skin after he has shaved? Maybe he could try that.
2006-08-30 07:03:13 · answer #11 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋