Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > How To Protect Your Bald Head
Help! What is this? How to fix? Suggestions? Redness, Spots, Acne (Pic)
bald-smurf:
In the pic it was freshly shaved and really irritated, usually it is not that bad with my other razor (headblade). After a bit the irritation goes away and the bumps/acne looking things kind of disappear. But the red blotches still remain. It seems like they are not as red though.
--- Quote from: Blagadan on August 02, 2016, 06:15:03 PM ---Does it feel sensitive to the touch? Any chance it's just razor burn?
If not then I'd just go see a dermatologist for advice. Keep it well moisturised in the meantime.
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No, surprisingly it is not sensitive at all. It feels smooth to the touch too, just like the rest of my head.
--- Quote from: SirHarry214 on August 02, 2016, 05:17:34 PM ---It doesn't look too bad. What that looks like to me is the classic case of "stork bite". Most people have it on the back of the neck especially when the hair is short or shaved. It's not too big of a deal, but you can always see a dermatologist to make sure.
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--- Quote from: lightbulp on August 02, 2016, 07:32:34 PM ---as SirHarry214 told, i believe it is a "stork bite".
I also have a "stork bite" and you can see my picture in this post here ---> http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=21535.msg315055#msg315055
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Wow you guys might be right about the stork bite. After my head calmed done (became less irritated), it looked exactly like yours.
I tried looking up stork bite and what to do about it and there seems not to be that much info about adults having it, mostly babies.
What do you do about it? Is there anything you can do about it to make it go away?
--- Quote from: customdoors1 on August 02, 2016, 06:10:05 PM ---That sh*t would bother me too! No one wants to walk around like that but you putting clear head on and washing off defeats the purpose of it really. Here's some stuff to help you and if you do this you will notice it will get much better. First off hats, pillow cases etc need to be washed often.
Second wash your head 2-3 times a day!
Third use Head Wash or Cetaphil first
Then Head Shed, let it sit a few mins then wash off.
Then use Head Slick you don't need a lot but make sure it's nice and slick.
I let it sit a minute then I'll go with the grain first, rinse with water and lather back up, now go against the grain!
Once you are done shaving then wash with Head Wash or Cetaphil again and cold rinse. Pat dry don't rub with a towel. Now you use clear head it will burn some it's working. I let that sit and dry a few minutes then us Head Blade Matte or Glossy and you will be good to go! Good Luck this will work if you do it this way. If you have any other issues then last thing I would say is maybe try the head blade sport which is what I prefer with the Gillette sensor excel 2 blade they give me a nice smooth shave without having a 5 or 6 blade constantly going over the same spot.
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Thanks for the reply.
I will try next time to shave head in the order you explained.
I thought you were only supposed to keep clear head on for a minute or two then wash it off. I have no idea where I heard that from or why I thought that, lol.
When you say Cetaphil you are talking about the bar soap right?
Sir Harry:
@lightbulp: Welcome back, hope things are well and thanks for posting the link to your story.
@baldsmurf: You could see a dermatologist about some bleaching cream or maybe invest in some concealer, but I think the appearance is barely noticeable and would leave it alone. Just take extra care when shaving in that area.
lightbulp:
Thank you SirHarry214 :)
@bald-smurf just leave it alone and you (and others around you) will get used to it 8)
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