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face turns red no matter what tools or techniques I use when shaving my head

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baldandbrave91:
I've had eczema on my face before.

reddog:
When I first started shaving my head, I had alot of irritation, mainly on the sides of my head. Someone here suggested I try Bump Patrol. I got some ar Wal-Mart and it worked great. I used for a couple months until my scalp got used to shaving. I'm one of those daily shavers, here's my routine. I shave daily in the shower. I use plain old Dial bar soap and I use a Shick Extreme 3 disposable razor. After, I use witch hazel on my head( I keep it in the refrigerator). Make sure you don't use a dull razor!

O2BSly:
Seems like it's not a reaction to the actual shaving but to something else, seeing as the redness is on the forehead and cheeks and not on the head

baldandbrave91:

--- Quote from: baldandbrave91 on May 22, 2025, 01:23:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: O2BSly on May 22, 2025, 12:48:58 AM ---Hi baldandbrave91 and welcome 😊
do you mean an alum block?
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..

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Smooth Jack 😁:

--- 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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Intriguing. It's just redness, no pain, soreness, itching or burning? How long does it last? As well as your cheeks and forehead is there any redness on the scalp?

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