shaving question?

Question

i recently started shaving my chest, stomache, and pubic area.

only thing is i shave all that about once a week and the day after i shave down below i start to devolp a rash. i think it is becasue the hairs are growing back and they are clogging up the pores and making zit like things that sometimes have head that i can pop.

my question is how do i prevent this from happening. i have been shaving my chest and stomache since summer and i rarely have this problem but i do have this problem practilay every time i shave my pubic hair since i started. i use a gillete mach 3 razor and edge shaving cream. i never have this problem on my face which i shave every day, and like i said rarely on my chest.

short of stopping shaving down there how do i prevent this from happening.

Answer 1

us a venus razor
sure its for women
but its easier on your skin

Answer 2

By shaving, you are actually abraiding the skin, a little bit, and what you have can be called folliculitis, or an infection of the hair follicles. Bacteria live on the surface of the skin, and when you shave, you can leave microcuts that let them in. You may want to take a 2-week break from shaving and then go get professionally waxed, which is much less likely to cause these kinds of problems.
You can also exfoliate the area BEFORE you shave with a loofa and soap and water. Then continue to exfoliate 24 hrs after you shave. You should moisturise after you shave with a lotion like cetaphil (preferably in a pump dispenser to avoid contaminating the lotion with bacteria) The groin is an area that is moist and close to zones with high bacterial levels from urine and stool. Salicylates can also help with the razor burn in the groin (like those in acne medications), but you need to avoid mucous membrane contact with them, as they are very irritating to sensitive skin.
Your face is open to air much more than your groin, and the bacterial counts are lower there than near your privates, that is why you don't have problems on your face.
Seriously, waxing is much easier on the skin.

Answer 3

Ahem...try shaving in a down ward stroke, away from your stomach rather than upwards if your not already.

Going against the grain or "against" the natural growth direction is one reason you may be getting this.

The other, that area in particular can get pretty sweaty and doesnt get much "breathing" room until we strip off the clothes.

Perhaps an alternative method could be used but definitely speak with a hair removal specialist on this...they will give you great tips.

Answer 4

If you want to get super smooth your should wax instead of shaving. Most hair removal clinics that offer waxing will offer the same service to men. Your razor may be the cause of your rash. Try shaving with the grain first.

Answer 5

i actually got this advice from a guy about shaving my legs but im sure it works for the pubic area too. use hair conditioner so you dont get that razor burn. and wen u get out of the shower dont rub with a towel too hard just pat it. and use lotion without any perfume like coco butter or something.

Answer 6

I believe this is an issue on sensitive skin areas (like on a woman it could be in the bikini area). It is different for every person because every persons skin is different. Like some women get this while others do not.

Not really sure what would help this. There are products out there for bikini area bumps (like the ones you described). You might try those out.

Answer 7

put deodorant on your pubes after shaving. Women never get a rash under their arms unless they are allergic or use a seriously dull razor

Answer 8

Naire hair remover for men

Answer 9

use cream and shave in while your taking shower or take a shower right after it or simply shave in the shower i do that and i don't get pimples or those nasty stuff

Answer 10

ur getting razor bun, you need to use shaving cream or gels