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pimples on head but not razor burn
billyapd21:
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I actually went to the doctor yesterday and she took a culture and I am awaiting the results. I have a follow up appointment on Saturday. I told her my routine and she suggested using a new razor everytime I shave because she thinks my breakout was caused by bacteria. Currently I've been using the fusion proglide razors and their's no way I'm only using them once, way too expensive. Does anybody have any suggestions of a good, cheap, disposable razor that won't break the bank? The other thing I was thinking about trying was the conair cleanhead. Ive read some reviews and they are mixed. I know I'll never get a close and smooth using it as a razor but the trade off of not breaking out will be well worth it. I'll let everyone know how I make out. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
Goldy:
Before I started growing my beard out, I would experience quite a bit of red bumps and irritation. I ended up trying different shaving creams and all of that, even switched up razors. Tried the disposables, thinking that I could just use them 3-4 times and pitch 'em rather than wasting good cartridges.
I read on here somewhere that someone tried hydrogen peroxide on their blade before and after shaving. I put just enough h.p. in a glass jar to submerge the entire head & blades while I took a shower. Rinsed the blade off and shaved my face with, then against the grain. The difference was night and day. I would suggest you trying this since the Dr. said your breakouts could be due to bacteria...bacteria that will be killed by the h.p.! I used a few drops of Shave Secret & enough Aveeeno Ultra Calming shave gel to lather up twice, with and against the grain. Closest shave I've had in a loooong time. No irritation, no red marks, no bumps, nothing. Give it a shot.
I shave my head with the Cleanhead every day. I have yet to take the blade to my dome, but the CH does a great job, especially if you use it daily. It's like shaving your entire head with the grain. It's a bit tedious if you let your hair grow out 2-3 days, any longer than that you need to take the clippers to it before you can run the CH over your dome. It does give a good shave though. I've not had any irritation except for the back of my neck because I was using a bit too much pressure on my first trial run. I wouldn't recommend using it more than once a day, because it will rub you a bit raw.
jimbo48:
I shave my head with the Cleanhead every day. I have yet to take the blade to my dome, but the CH does a great job, especially if you use it daily. It's like shaving your entire head with the grain. It's a bit tedious if you let your hair grow out 2-3 days, any longer than that you need to take the clippers to it before you can run the CH over your dome. It does give a good shave though. I've not had any irritation except for the back of my neck because I was using a bit too much pressure on my first trial run. I wouldn't recommend using it more than once a day, because it will rub you a bit raw.
jimbo48:
In my previous post, I was trying to quote Goldy, but accidently posted before adding my comments.
I agree with everything Goldy said. When I first got my CleanHead in January, I was using William's Lectric Preshave. The Lectric Shave tended to gum up my shaver, so I then tried using rubbing alcohol as a preshave. I rub a palm full of alcohol over my head, let it dry and then shave with the CH. This gives me the closet shave I have ever gotten (I have never tried a blade shave). After shaving, I rinse my head with cold water and rub Vaseline Aloe gel over my head. This gives a great shine.
Like I mentioned in another post, I began using the CH twice a day which gave me razor burn. I had stop using the CH for a few days, then went back to once a day.
billyapd21:
So I bought the CleanHead and have it all charged up. It' s been about a week since I razor shaved my head and I'm still waiting for the back of my head to clear up. I really hope the CleanHead doesn't give me irritation. I guess I just have hyper sensitive skin.
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