Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: SLYinKC on October 22, 2007, 08:36:15 PM
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That's what I have been getting lately and I think that I have finally figured out what the problem is. I just recently switched shaving gels to the Fusion "Cleasing" formula and I noticed that my scalp would look really red and irritated. I think the same thing had been happening when I was using the St. Ives apricot scrub on a daily basis. I finally ditched the daily cleaser and had just been using water and my scalp cleared right up. I also recall back when I still had hair, that I used to get red patches showing though my thinning hair. Looking back, it was probably due to the cleanser in the shampoos I was using.
Has anyone else experiened anything like this. It just seems that anytime that I use any sort of cleanser on my scalp it is going to get red an irritated. When I use the sensitive formula shave gels, the problem doesn't seem to be nearly as bad.
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slyinkc.....i had that problem with the st. ives apricot scrub that i used daily 4 my face & dome. i think it was the "sandy-like" beads in the scrub that caused my scalp 2 get irritated. since....i only use it 3 times a week....i have no problems. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Can't say that I've ever had the problem due to the shaving gel I was using, but I did have the problem with shampoos back in the day. My scalp was always itchy in certain areas -- a problem that went away once I shaved it.
After I'd been shaving steadily for about two years, I suddenly started getting those bumps again and tried a number of things to get rid of them. The only thing I found that worked was daily exfoliation. Then once they cleared up, I could back of the exfoliant for a while. I also notice that I get the bumps if I skip shaving for more than one day (a rare occurrence). Some people like to skip days to give their scalp a rest, but I find that my scalp stays in better condition if I don't skip any days.
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I only use the scrub every other day and I have no probs with irritation
I also started with the KOS shave gell and I'm sold
I used the can gels and head lube , they didn't work as well and I had more irritation with them. I was wondering if had something to do with the fact that my blades seemed to clog more with them and not rinse as well, with the KOS no more clogs
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SlyInKC, I had this problem too when I was using the Nivea For Men range of facial cleanser on my scalp. Not only was the skin red and irritated but I also started to get bumps on the top of my dome and on the sides.
Upon no longer using the product, in about 1 week they went away.
I cant speak highly enough of Witch Hazel, it really does help keep the skin on the dome in great shape.
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I cant speak highly enough of Witch Hazel, it really does help keep the skin on the dome in great shape.
jesse....ever since u spoke highly of the tn dickenson witch hazel... it keeps my noggin' in tip/top shape. O0
slyinkc.....u might want 2 try tn dickenson witch hazel immediately after the cold water rinse & ice cube rub. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Using St. Ives every day can give you irritation. I only use it 3 times a week at most.
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Thayer's Witch Hazel.
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The first scrub I was using irritated my scalp ... HeadShed didn't cause the same irritation ... St. Ives seems to be doing OK daily for me ... for now.
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I cant speak highly enough of Witch Hazel, it really does help keep the skin on the dome in great shape.
jesse....ever since u spoke highly of the tn dickenson witch hazel... it keeps my noggin' in tip/top shape. O0
slyinkc.....u might want 2 try tn dickenson witch hazel immediately after the cold water rinse & ice cube rub. O0
WARHAWK O0
I actually have some witch hazel that i hadn't used in about a week or so. I don't think it's the brand you mentioned, but I did notice that it helped. I'll have to be more regular about using it to see if I notice a difference.
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I too use HeadShed on a daily basis and haven't noticed any adverse effects. It think it just depends on your skin type.
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Part of the problem may be two chemicals commonly put into shampoos, conditioners, gels, etc. called Sodium Laureth Sulphate and Sodium Laurel Sulphate. These are inexpensive foaming agents but are also a skin irritant. Do a google search on these to see the problem with them. I avoid these in products I use as they irrirate my skin.
Start looking at bottles (especially shampoos and toothpastes) and you will see that it is hard to find products without one of these two chemicals.
I know wikipedia alone is not a totally reliable source, but this specific article was well written:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_laureth_sulphate
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Rather than the "scrubs" with the chemicals, and sandy beads, I use a loofa pad daily with regular soap. No problems at all and it feels great. I found mine at the Wal Mart.
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I had this problem too when I was using the Nivea For Men.
Upon no longer using the product, in about 1 week they went away.
I cant speak highly enough of Witch Hazel, it really does help keep the skin on the dome in great shape.
jDog, how come the Nivea Products are still on your sink counter?
Agree, that witch hazel does a great job soothing the skin and preventing irritation. I keep it in the fridge.
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Exfoliating your skin is a good process but no needed everyday.
Over exfoliating is basically not giving your skin time to heal and re-irritating it. Shaving being a natural exfoliating process you can see how this turns into a vicious circle.
What has worked well for me (as I react to exfoliating and over washing with redness too) is I usually will scrub my head and face really well on Sunday or Sunday night (when I am winding down the weekend and preparing for the work week) and I don't shave my head or face. I use a good cream right our of the shower to keep moisture in my skin and call it good. The next day I shave as usual when the redness is gone and my skin has had plenty of time to heal.
Experimenting and learning how your skin reacts to different processes is key as everyone is different.
Sometimes less is more.
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i actually buzzed my hair today and have the exact same problem. red blotches is what it looks like? i have no idea how to get rid of this but would apperciate some suggestions. hesitant with become fully sly if my scalp is going to be a nasty red color is certain spots...
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The friction of the clippers or razor can sometimes cause some temporary redness, which fades on its own in 20-30 minutes. Or your scalp just might need some time to get used to being buzzed or shaved.
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Try 1% hydrocortizone lotion--not creme--after washing with a mild anti-bacteria soap, such as Cuticura. It's non-prescription and available at most full stocked drug stores.
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Every couple of months my scalp reacts. I usually don't shave for maybe two or three days and it goes away. This last time, it was the sides of my head and my face, where I shave, that reacted. I'm not sure to what - I haven't changed any soaps or used anything other than what I presently use. All I could see is maybe I let the razor go once or twice too long without changing it.
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Hello Everybody! I am a new member and I thought I would join the community with a response regarding my acne problems...
I always had acne growing up. I am now 25 and am mostly clear except for an occasional breakout, but I recently went sly and had breakouts on my dome. I cannot stress this enough...
www.acne.org
This site changed my life when I was younger and struggling with acne. It gives you an affordable and easy to follow regimen that has worked for thousands of people. After I went sly I followed the regimen for my head and I cleared up in no time. There is also a great support community on the site as well. I wish you the best!
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Welcome danimal!
I'm going to pick up some T. N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel. Do I just use it like aftershave? It there any need afterwards to use a moisturizer?
For instance, I (being a newbie) use Bump Patrol immediately after shaving. The included instructions indicate you can use a moisturizer about 5 minutes after application of the Bump Patrol. (It should be noted Bump Patrol, Original Formula does not contain witch hazel, but the Maximum Strength does. I was not able to find the Maximum Strength in my local stores).
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I picked up the T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel. I used it a few days. I can't tell if it's doing any good, but it feels good. I have some razor burn from the original shave a week ago. So I'm giving the scalp a rest for a few days. I sure was enjoying the slick, but I need to let the burn heal so I don't keep re-aggravating it. The Witch Hazel smells like gin, by the way. :D