There are not many men who have not suffered with shaving rash at some time in their life.
Fact: men suffer with shaving rash, razor bumps and ingrown hairs. These are all symptoms of regular shaving which most men have to endure on a daily basis.
Even the closest shave will leave a hair follicle growing from the skin. Depending on your skin and hair type, the shaved follicle may grow back on itself into the skin causing a reaction.
Ingrown hair is a condition found in a lot of men with curly hair and particularly black men.
The medical term for ingrown hair is pseudofolliculitis barbae. In grown hairs can appear anywhere, on the body and face, but usually where shaving takes place. Other areas include the inside of thighs where tight fitting clothes are worn, or where parts of the body are waxed. Those of us who are sat down in office environments are often prone to ingrown hair problems on their legs.
Shaving causes the hair to be shorn and leaves a sharp tip. The hair curls back on itself and penetrates the skin. The skin is infected and is caused to inflame, creating an irritation and sometimes painful bump.
Ingrown hairs can also be caused by the hair not being able to grow in a straight up direction due to a blocked pore. This will result in the hair growing sideways and eventually curling back on itself in the direction of the skin.
Shaving over skin that is affected with shaving rash is not recommended as this will aggravate the condition and may cause infection with a build up of pus and soreness around the affected area. This will also be unpleasant to see.
So how do I treat ingrown hairs I here you ask.
Effective treatment of ingrown hairs is something that can be done in the privacy of your own home without having to visit your local GP. This is as long as you follow these simple steps.
Firstly do not squeeze or pull at the affected area. This is a sure way to infect your skin and cause your symptoms to escalate.
Give the affected area a good wash with a warm cloth, this will soften the beard and allow the ingrown hair to be removed easily.
If you can see the ingrown hair causing the problem, approach removing it with ingrown hair tweezers. Make sure these are properly cleaned before you touch the area. I also recommend using a professional ingrown hair remover product such as Medik8 Ingrown hair rescue. This will help alleviate the affected area and assist in the removal of the hair.
Avoid having a shave for a few days. If you have to shave use an electric shaver or single bladed razor. These won’t shave too near the skin and slice off the razor bump.
Next time you shave use a good quality shaving product that will not be too harsh on your skin. Leave the product to work on your beard for severe; minutes before you start to shave.
If your skin appears to become infected, then I advise you see your local GP.
Shaving rashes and nick and cuts don’t have to happen. A regular shaving routine will ensure you always look your best.
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