went against the grain, hey im only 15 im still pretty new to it lol. well anyway i got a bunch of bumps and then burn/itch when will they go away?
2007-03-18 17:25:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
im not trying to sound cool im telling you what happend and trying to stop from looking like a idiot lol.
2007-03-18 17:34:07 · update #1
but you are right im new to it and already hating it lol
2007-03-18 17:35:49 · update #2
You got razor burn. It can happen when you use a blade that's starting to dull, shave over the same area repeatedly, don't lubricate your skin properly beforehand, and sometimes just because the skin is sensitive. Anything that works for burns will work well for razor burn. I like Solarcaine. The burn/itch should be gone within about 24 hours. The bumps may last longer, but should all be cleared within a week.
2007-03-18 17:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aftershave can help with the burn. Bumps right after are more likely irritation then ingrowns, they should go away in a day or so.
Try not to hate shaving. For many years, I just viewed as a chore. Now I use a straight razor and a brush and cream, and its a little 10 minute part of my day where I get to relax and do something men have been doing for generations.
2007-03-19 15:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by kheserthorpe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, Leo, here are some tips. Most of these are just common sense.
1. Get a nice razor, with replaceable bades. They need to change the name from "disposable razor", to "disposable lawn mower", or "disposable turkey carver". Wet-dry electric razors are also very nice, if you have sensitive skin.
2. Wash your face first. This helps keep any possible nicks or or excessive strokes from getting infected or irritated. Generally, the more moist your skin is when you shave, the less the chance of irritation or razor burn.
3. Use a mirror (duh!), use shaving cream, it really helps.
4. If it stings or is uncomfortable afterward, you are cutting it a little too close.
5. Razor burn usually goes away after about a day. If you have some larger bumps that look like acne, those are "ingrown hairs", you can treat them the same way as acne. I like to use hydrocortisone cream for the irritation.
Good luck,
~Donkey Hotei
2007-03-19 00:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit trying to sound all cool cause you're shaving. in a few years you're going to realize how much you h@te it. and to answer your question, usualy a couple of days. depending on your growth, new hair growth will cover it up and and it wont be noticable.
some shaving tips: anything past 3 razors is a waste. i honestly don't notice much of a difference between 2 or 3. use the gel. you get a lot smoother shave.
2007-03-19 00:30:37 · answer #4 · answered by Joshua's Dhrama 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may take a two or three days for the irritation to heal. Try not to shve until they are totally healed and whatever you don't scratch 'em or they will take longer to heal. If you to shave, try to shave around them.
2007-03-19 00:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mikey ~ The Defender of Myrth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is where a good quality shaving lotion/cream comes in handy - and, of course, quality blades. If you can get some skin lotion, it might help.
2007-03-19 00:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you be alright dont worry about it just wash your face with soap everyday keep it clean bumps be gone real soon becarful next time
2007-03-19 00:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by CADDY_04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋