I'm an Idiot

[Asher]

i haven't posted in awhile, but hey to all those domes i've been neglecting (timmay, warhawk, etc....).  here's the deal:

some of you may have read the first thread i posted here, titled something like 'i die of razorburn every day'.  for years i've been shaving my head and every single time i get razorburn, no matter what i do.  i tried half a dozen different razors, at least a dozen oils/gels/whatevers, various routines, everything.  nothing really changed anything; same painful, unsightly red splotches scraping across my dome every day.  i'd rub aloe vera gel into my head over and over, dabbing it in the reddest spots until my head was sticky.  the pain and frustration made me furious at times.  i'd plan my shaves, even get up hours earlier just to avoid being seen in public with the redness.  to some extent, it dictated my lifestyle.  but i was determined to find a way to beat it.  anyway, i finally went to talk to my doctor about it, and he decided to run an allergy test, and guess what?

i'm allergic to aloe vera. 

for the past two-three years i've been rubbing aloe vera gel into my head after every shave, believing that it was helping the razorburn, when in fact it was actually exacerbating it.  i'm such a freaking moron.  for the past three days i've been shaving exactly the same, then splashing some witch hazel on my head, and just leaving it at that---beautiful round dome every time. 

anyway, i noticed the thread someone else posted on the benefits of aloe vera gel and i just started laughing---the stuff is kryptonite to me.  sorry if i posted this in the wrong forum, but i figured 'don't put things you're allergic to on your head' would fall under the category of proper head care.  everyone have a great day!

[Mikekoz13]

i just started laughing---the stuff is kryptonite to me. 

      I think Son of Krypton must have posted that!

[Tyler]

that's brutal Asher!  Though, I'm glad you were able to figure out what was giving you a bad shave.  Mucho points for sticking with it!

[mojim]

i haven't posted in awhile, but hey to all those domes i've been neglecting (timmay, warhawk, etc....).  here's the deal:

some of you may have read the first thread i posted here, titled something like 'i die of razorburn every day'.  for years i've been shaving my head and every single time i get razorburn, no matter what i do.  i tried half a dozen different razors, at least a dozen oils/gels/whatevers, various routines, everything.  nothing really changed anything; same painful, unsightly red splotches scraping across my dome every day.  i'd rub aloe vera gel into my head over and over, dabbing it in the reddest spots until my head was sticky.  the pain and frustration made me furious at times.  i'd plan my shaves, even get up hours earlier just to avoid being seen in public with the redness.  to some extent, it dictated my lifestyle.  but i was determined to find a way to beat it.  anyway, i finally went to talk to my doctor about it, and he decided to run an allergy test, and guess what?

i'm allergic to aloe vera. 

for the past two-three years i've been rubbing aloe vera gel into my head after every shave, believing that it was helping the razorburn, when in fact it was actually exacerbating it.  i'm such a freaking moron.  for the past three days i've been shaving exactly the same, then splashing some witch hazel on my head, and just leaving it at that---beautiful round dome every time. 

anyway, i noticed the thread someone else posted on the benefits of aloe vera gel and i just started laughing---the stuff is kryptonite to me.  sorry if i posted this in the wrong forum, but i figured 'don't put things you're allergic to on your head' would fall under the category of proper head care.  everyone have a great day!

Timmmmay, it's all his fault...He taking the credit.....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SHEET!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nick912]

dude I bet you are the happiest sly guy around!

[Paul]

Man that's great that you found a cause and could truly being enjoying being sly Asher.  Way to go.

[champ007]

Asher. Thats great man...... that you found out it wasn't that you didn't know how to use a razor 

You may want to check the moisture gel from Bald Guys, I don't think it has any aloe in it.

Here's to slydom 

[PBurke]

Timmmmay, it's all his fault...He taking the credit.....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SHEET!!!!!!!!!!!!

that damn timmay. how dare he tell someone to do something that is bad for them. ha ha glad you resolved your problem asher. enjoy slydom

[SonOfKrypton]

i just started laughing---the stuff is kryptonite to me. 

      I think Son of Krypton must have posted that!

Yea, that's it.  Blame the Kryptonian for the liberal placement of Kryptonite around Asher's head.  I see how it is....
 

[Timmay]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  I think PBurke posted it first!  MOMMMMMMMMMMM   PBURKE IS PICKING ON ME AGAIN!....

Well Asher I am glad you found out what the problem was.  Sorry you had to endure the pain to gain pleasure...not that it sounds liek you ever got any pleasure out of it.  Speaking of your head burning from razor burn....well I ( stupid me) thought i would get some sun on my noggin last week...well I ended up getting a tad bit burnt.  I took a shower the next day and shaved...felt a little tender and sore....but i endured the pain..because it was my own stupid fault.  I then went down to the kitchen to the fridge to put some aloe on ...OMFreakinGawd...it burnt like hell. I grabbed the bottle to make sure  I hadnt grabbed the pickle jar or something.  The aloe said NO ALCOHOL...but damn it was burning..it actually took me to my knees in the middle of the kitchen floor and my daughter was like Dad  DAD! are you ok....I actually thought I was going to loose it.
But I still use the aloe everyday now....after the burn healed a little after a few days..

Timmay

[Nick912]

You may want to check the moisture gel from Bald Guys, I don't think it has any aloe in it.

I think BG gel is mostly Aloe I think. 

[champ007]

You may want to check the moisture gel from Bald Guys, I don't think it has any aloe in it.

I think BG gel is mostly Aloe I think. 

Woops.... Ok, (insert topic here) 

I read the back, funny how you can quickly scan over something and miss it...

[warhawk]

asher:  welcome back 2 the sly fraternity.  U  R  a "true" warrior in that U kept shaving your dome regardless of the unknown allergy.  i'm glad that U were able 2 solve your problem.  now... U can truly enjoy the sly life.   

WARHAWK

[Asher]

wow i didn't expect so many responses so quick.  i'm just glad it's over (hopefully).  timmay, i hear you on the sunburn thing---i've done that before, and it's no fun. 

on another note, i need a new product to keep my head fresh and moist.  suggestions?  i use the witch hazel, as someone on this board recommended a long time ago, and that's awesome for the skin....i saw a bottle of vitamin e liquid the other day....anybody have an aloe vera alternative for me?

[champ007]

I tried but I struck out ...srry!