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pimples on head but not razor burn

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D.A.L.U.I.:

--- Quote from: billyapd21 on March 04, 2011, 01:58:27 PM ---Thanks for the suggestions.  So I would put the combination of lotions on first then the witch hazel? Wouldn't the witch hazel remove the lotions from your head?

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Sorry, I wasn't too clear.  No, after finishing the scrape, rinse and dry, then wipe down with the astringent--I use the hydrogen peroxide, it doesn't have any odor and is a good astingent and anti-bacterial treatment.  Then, put on the mixed lotions--it doesn't take a lot.  I apply the HP w/ a cotton pad, they're cheap--and if you missed anything the pad will "tell" you.

BillOnBass:

--- Quote from: saintc on March 04, 2011, 01:50:31 PM ---Get some 10% Benzoyl Peroxide lotion--the cream is too hard to rub in, and some hydrocortizone lotion, mix about a pea size portion of each in your palm and rub it into your freshly shaved dome--right after a wipe down with an astringent like hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel. 

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sailor61:
below is copied from

http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/moisturizing/products/skin-moisturizers2.htm


Noncomedogenic MoisturizersMany people with oily skin avoid using moisturizers because they think it'll just make their skin oilier. However, the oil on your skin seals in moisture -- it doesn't replace the moisture you lose, especially as you age [source: Bouchez]. In addition, many people with oily skin also have acne -- which occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog pores -- and acne treatments can often dry out skin [source: WebMD]. If you want to maintain a clear complexion and keep your skin moisturized, use an oil-free, noncomedogenic moisturizer [source: WebMD].

Whiteheads vs. Blackheads
Whiteheads are hair follicles that have become clogged with oil and dead skin cells -- they're covered by a thin layer of skin, which gives them their white appearance. Blackheads, on the other hand, are impacted pores in which material pushes out through the follicles -- the bacteria's reaction to oxygen causes the black color [source: WebMD].

Noncomedogenic moisturizers won't clog your pores and are less likely to cause acne breakouts than regular moisturizers. Their name comes from the word "comedones." Comedones are hair follicles that enlarge when they fill with dirt and oil -- they appear as blackheads or whiteheads on the skin. When comedones become inflamed, they can turn pink or red and fill with pus -- these are the pimples normally associated with acne. Noncomedogenic moisturizers may also be called nonacnegenic moisturizers, especially if they're specifically designed to treat acne [source: SkinCareGuide.com]

Noncomedogenic moisturizers have a lighter feel than regular moisturizers, and many are oil-free, so they won't leave additional oil on your skin. Most labels will advertise if a moisturizer is noncomedogenic or oil-free. If you have acne, doctors recommend using all noncomedogenic products, including moisturizers, cleansers, shampoo, makeup and sunscreen.

Moisturizers help keep skin smooth and healthy, but they also provide protection from harmful irritants in the environment. Read on to learn how moisturizers protect your skin.

Razor X:
I think you may be using too many products.  Generally less is better.  Keep it to a minimum and see if your skin heals up.  I'd continue with the witch hazel.  If things clear up, and you feel you must go back to using the other products, re-introduce them gradually, one by one.  That way if you develop another bad reaction, it will be easier to identify the culprit.

Tyler:
How often do you wash your pillow case?  I'd also make sure you're sleeping on a clean pillow case.

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