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face turns red no matter what tools or techniques I use when shaving my head
baldandbrave91:
I appreciate any help or support. I have tried the noreclo 2000, the viking safety razor, the leaf blade, the andis foil blade as well as the phillips one blade. No matter what I end up getting redness on my forehead and cheeks whenever I shave my head bald. I usually do it every other day. I either go with the grain or against the grain. I've tried dry shaving, vanicream, prorasco shave soap, as well as nivea shaving cream. How do I know if my tools, technique or skin are the issue?
O2BSly:
Hi baldandbrave91 and welcome 😊
Could just be the thrill and excitement of shaving your head.
Only kidding
On a more serious note, sounds like it could be related to dryness and or allergy
I would try the following -
Wet shaving only,
Using a gentle and fragrance free aqueous cream instead of shaving cream,
Rinsing off thoroughly at the end, with tepid (not hot) water and rubbing your head and face with an ice block after,
If you are using aftershave, stop using it
Semi-Sly:
--- Quote from: baldandbrave91 on May 21, 2025, 08:04:05 PM ---I appreciate any help or support. I have tried the noreclo 2000, the viking safety razor, the leaf blade, the andis foil blade as well as the phillips one blade. No matter what I end up getting redness on my forehead and cheeks whenever I shave my head bald. I usually do it every other day. I either go with the grain or against the grain. I've tried dry shaving, vanicream, prorasco shave soap, as well as nivea shaving cream. How do I know if my tools, technique or skin are the issue?
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I would suggest that you wetsuit gave only because foil razors can really pull on the skin and make it burn. I would use a multi blade razor like a Mach 3 or something like that I would use a gentle shaved cream that has aloe in it like a shave butter and I would not use a strong aftershave on your skin after you shave use something more gentle Like Seabreeze or get an Allen block that you rub on your head after you finish shaving use a nice lightweight moisture on your skin after you shave like Clinique men?s moisturizing lotion, but nothing oiling or or greasy
baldandbrave91:
--- Quote from: O2BSly on May 22, 2025, 12:48:58 AM ---Hi baldandbrave91 and welcome 😊
Could just be the thrill and excitement of shaving your head.
Only kidding
On a more serious note, sounds like it could be related to dryness and or allergy
I would try the following -
Wet shaving only,
Using a gentle and fragrance free aqueous cream instead of shaving cream,
Rinsing off thoroughly at the end, with tepid (not hot) water and rubbing your head and face with an ice block after,
If you are using aftershave, stop using it
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Appreciate the help! https://www.cvs.com/shop/vanicream-moisturizing-cream-4-oz-prodid-509538?skuId=509538&cgaa=QWxsb3dHb29nbGVUb0FjY2Vzc0NWU1BhZ2Vz&cid=ps_bea_ski_pla&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21158449916&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlrvBBhDnARIsAHEQgORKKAfZQ3cbQNxDexjjmrkxlQVl3vXMRUNOuarfYlcAr4moR2C9_eEaAmQ9EALw_wcB Is this the kind of cream you're referring to? A dermatologist recommended this brand but it may have been the shaving cream version. I felt like the foil blade was giving less irritation however it takes forever to shave off the hair. I'm wondering if the weather also has to do with it as the burn or redness has been less severe in the cooler weather. I'm not sure if I should keep trying blades but I'm afraid to since I can't return them and I must have spent a few hundred already. the dermatologist was recommending a single blade over one with two or 3 heads. And I wonder if aftershave actually made it worse. So far I've also tried an alum block. I'm hoping I can figure this out because I'm worried I'm going to look this way for the rest of my life..
O2BSly:
Hi!
Sorry about your difficulties, sounds like a predicament.
Please note I'm NOT a medical expert, but these are my further thoughts on the topic -
If you haven't started taking a break from shaving already, I think you should stop for about a week and see if makes a difference.
When you start shaving again, try keep it down to twice a week.
Yes, it possibly could be related to seasonal allergies. Do you have a history of allergies and or eczema?
Basically when it comes to products I think you should be using as little as possible, and the product as far as possible should be simple, gentle, and natural.
What I had in mind was something like E45 cream, do you have that in your area?
When washing your head in the shower, I would also suggest you use baby shampoo rather than normal shampoo.
Yes, I think the aftershave definitely could have made it worse.
I don't like to go against what the Dr says, but I'm not sure that using a one blade razor will help, as you might end up doing more passes. I would say maximum 3 blades though. Are you shaving a full head of hair?
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