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What Are Razor Bumps

Before we get down to the nitty gritty of getting rid of or preventing razor bumps, let’s explore what they are and what causes this unwanted irritation. This condition actually has a technical name – pseudofolliculitis barbae – and basically means that follicles of hair have become inflamed. “Barbae” refers to the beard, which is a common location of this irritation, although not the only place that succumbs to these bumps.

I certainly don’t have to ask the ladies how many times they’ve encountered razor bumps after shaving their legs or getting bikini-ready for the beach. Women who constantly shave their genital regions may also face what is known as pseudofolliculitis pubis. An outbreak ofrazor bumps may also take place after plucking. However, the greatest risk for this irritation is seen in people who have curly hair or possess sensitive skin. In the end, it’s safe to say thatrazor bumps are definitely a common occurrence for both men and women who shave.

Many people often link razor bumps and ingrown hairs together because both appear after a fresh shave when hair begins to regrow. Normally, hair follows the typical growth pattern of an individual, emerging straight out of the hair follicle.

However, if you have curly hair or have used a less-than-perfect razor – the hair can curl back into the skin. The body reacts to this “foreign body” andrazor bumps are usually the most common result. Redness and itchiness take over. The unlucky walk around all day with a patch of bumps that looks much like an acne breakout. To make matters worse, an infection may settle in – often bringing about inflamed papules and pustules to the surface of the skin.

When taking a look at the medical side of razor bumps, you really shouldn’t let these suckers go untreated. The worst cases produce dark and raised skin called keloid scars, which usually form on the neck, face, and the back of the head. Men with curly hair or beards are the typical victims of this occurrence.

Under normal circumstances, a man could wait until his hair grows straight out of the skin or follow the painstaking process of plucking each and every single ingrown hair in a beard to avoid razor bumps , but not everyone can follow this treatment. Let’s say you’re an executive who is expected to present a high level of grooming while on the job. Waiting for your beard to grow out is not an option.

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