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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Ray Ray on January 15, 2013, 11:52:34 AM

Title: I gotta a problem
Post by: Ray Ray on January 15, 2013, 11:52:34 AM

Hey everyone

im just wondering everytime i shave my head i put like balm on it afterwards and then moisturiser, but i have little red spots only a few on my head each time i'm just wondering if any of you guys have had trouble like that :)

Title: Re: I gotta a problem
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 15, 2013, 12:09:48 PM

Quote from: Ray Ray on January 15, 2013, 11:52:34 AM

Hey everyone

im just wondering everytime i shave my head i put like balm on it afterwards and then moisturiser, but i have little red spots only a few on my head each time i'm just wondering if any of you guys have had trouble like that :)

Minor skin irritation, most likely if they show up after the shave then fade away over time.  Try rinsing  very well with cold water after cleaning off any remaining shaving creme and oil, then dry & wipe down with an astringent like witch hazel.  Then, to control redness quickly, I get a lot of success from 1% hydrocortizone lotion (not creme formulation--so thick it's hard to rub in) from the pharmacy, ask the counter.  Finally, top off with a little Balm etc. if you feel you need that much. 

Title: Re: I gotta a problem
Post by: Frontier Guy on January 16, 2013, 05:29:10 AM

I'm gonna second the recommendation of witch hazel. It's cheap and effective.

Title: Re: I gotta a problem
Post by: tomgallagher on January 16, 2013, 05:33:02 AM

Quote from: Frontier Guy on January 16, 2013, 05:29:10 AM

I'm gonna second the recommendation of witch hazel. It's cheap and effective.

I agree. I use Thayer's.

Title: Re: I gotta a problem
Post by: Sir Harry on January 16, 2013, 05:35:30 AM

I usually rub an ice cube over my head after shaving.....breakouts are few and far between since.....you can do this in addition to the witch hazel.