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Is There a Total Cure For Razor Bumps?
May 24th, 2010 | 
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Razor bumps are an irritation to both men and women and especially men of color who are most affected. These familiar pimples are caused when shaved hair regrows and then pierces the skin again. When it does this the skin in turn responds and attacks the hair as if it was a foreign object. This counter attack is what causes swelling and pain. The bumps can also become inflamed and swollen making it extremely difficult to shave. Those who attempt to shave over these bumps are greeted with bleeding and possible future scarring of the skin.
Razor bumps are also called “ingrown hairs” Both men and women are affected by ingrown hairs but if you have course or curly hair, you are more prone. This is exactly why men and women of color fall victim to ingrown hairs more than other races. Men mostly experience razor bumps under their chins and on their facial cheeks because these are the areas where they tend to shave the most. Women mostly shave the bikini area and this is where they tend to be attacked by ingrown hairs.
As annoying as ingrown hairs are, there are ways to limit their occurrence and even to totally eradicate them. Many people spend a lot of money and time seeking ways to eliminate razor bumps but you will be surprised at just how easy and simply the proven methods are. Let us examine a few.
Before you shave, take a shower or bath, preferably warm water. This softens the hair follicles making it easier to shave. It also makes the skin soft and ready for shaving.
Another tip that is very helpful and which is also widely ignored is the state of the razor. Never reuse a razor. Statistics show that most people use the same razor at least 5 times! This is one of the major causes of razor bumps. This is because a dull blade does not shave close and instead leaves a stump of hair that has a very pointed head which then grows and punctures the skin as it curls inwards.
Also when shaving, avoid short repeated strokes in the same general area. Most people think that if they move the razor repeatedly in the same short strokes on one area it will eradicate razor bumps. This is untrue.
Using of gels and shaving cremes when shaving is also very helpful. These are no longer costly and can be found in many neighborhood pharmacies. Using cremes while shaving also lessens the possibility of infection if the razor is blunt.
These are some easy steps to take to eradicate ingrown hairs and can be very inexpensive.
By: Jimmy Jamm
Posted in Health And Fitness | 
Tags: Bikini Area, Cheeks, Chins, Cure For Razor Bumps, Curls, Dull Blade, Men Of Color, Occurrence, Pimples, Women Of Color | 
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Easiest Ways to Permanently Get Rid of Bikini Razor Bumps
The medical term for razor bumps is Pseudofolliculitis barbae. This is a condition where hair that has been shaved grows back and curls then punctures the skin as it enters. This causes the body to react by fighting the hair as if it was a foreign object. This causes inflammation and redness of skin. In many cases there is pus and swelling and scarring may occur depending on the severity of the inflammation. People with course curly hair find themselves more susceptible to razor bumps than others and there has been a concerted effort by many people to find remedies for this condition.
In this world of smooth looks and shaven legs, women also fight with razor burn. This used to be an issue confined predominantly to men who experience razor bumps more often because of facial shaving. Bikini wearers are now experiencing razor bumps especially after they shave their bikini area. This has become a huge problem because today’s bikinis are small and low cut. Let us examine a few techniques that one can do to eradicated bikini razor bumps.
One of the cheapest and best ways of eradicating bikini ingrown hairs is to use Crystal Clear Shaving Gels. Many women also use body wash to shave because this is readily available when they take a shower. There has been controversy surrounding whether regular body wash soap suffices as a shaving gel and whether there are any ramifications incurred. The truth is that while many women do not necessarily experience any harmful side effects of shaving with regular soap, body wash was never meant for shaving and it cannot guarantee the same results that shaving gel can.
Then there is the direction of hair growth. This is also an area of controversy. Some experts insist that shaving in the direction of the hair is recommended for minimizing razor bumps. Others insist that it all depends on how sensitive one’s skin is. The more sensitive one’s skin (if you are shaving for the first time), the more likely you are to get bikini razor bumps if you shave against the hair growth. The reverse is true with less sensitive skin.
Changing razors daily is also recommended. Research shows that many women re-use the same razor more than 4 times. This is one of the greatest causes of bikini razor bumps. A razor that is old has lost its edge and therefore does not shave close. This causes the hair that re-grows to grow with an awkward edge which then punctures the skin causing irritation.
By: Jimmy Jamm
Posted in Health And Fitness |
Tags: Controversy, Curls, Curly Hair, Hair Growth, Ingrown Hairs, Ramifications, Razor Bumps, Razor Burn, Severity, Shaven Legs |
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