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Need Advice
by
jzac
on 20 Jan, 2007 12:29
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Hello,
I'm new to shaving my head and a first time poster. I've read a lot on the problems many have with irritation and bumps after shaving. I have tried just about all the remedies and suggestions, but I still get this irritation on both sides of my head right at the temples. It's annoying! I use a headblade and love it. I've tried shaving oils, creams, after shaves like tea tree oil, no bump, witch hazel...and still I get irritation. I like to shave everyday, but have settled on shaving everyother day. Any suggestions from the veterans would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
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#1
by
ar3inc
on 20 Jan, 2007 13:03
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First off welcome to the group, Jzac! If cold water after shaving the head and products like ClearHead are not working you mightt want to try using something like a Mach3 or Fusion to shave just the spots that have irritation.
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#2
by
jzac
on 20 Jan, 2007 13:52
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Thanks for the response. I have not used ClearHead yet, but always do a cold rinse. I'd hate to have to change razors as the headblade works so well...I might have to try it though.
Thanks again!
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#3
by
Augie
on 20 Jan, 2007 14:04
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I have a same issue on the back of my neck from shaving, I received my clear head on Friday once I give it a chance I'll let you know.
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#4
by
jzac
on 20 Jan, 2007 14:08
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Thanks Augie.
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#5
by
ar3inc
on 20 Jan, 2007 15:32
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I'd hate to have to change razors as the headblade works so well...I might have to try it though.
Jzac, still use your HeadBlade for shaving your head everywhere but the two spots. I use the HeadBlade, as well, but right above my ears I have two spots that are difficult with the HeadBlade and use to get irritated when I used only the HeadBlade. I started to use my face shaving Mach3 just to "touch up" those spots and problem solved.
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#6
by
jzac
on 20 Jan, 2007 15:56
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ar3inc,
Thanks, I'll try that and let you know. One more thing...since I kind of new at this, these spots will get itchy and kind of bubble up after a day or two...is that commonly what is known as irritation? The reason I ask is that a couple of months ago, before I got the headblade, I tried one of those chemical hair removers...It burned like hell and I wonder if I keep getting irritated (in the same exact spots and nowhere else) because of that. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to give advice!
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#7
by
Blagadan
on 20 Jan, 2007 17:04
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If i were you i'd see a dermatolagist, could be an allergy or somethin' (though don't know why it would just show in those spots)
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#8
by
jzac
on 20 Jan, 2007 17:34
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Blagadan,
If the problem doesn't go away, I'll have to do that although I was hoping it wouldn't come to that. We'll see.
Thanks for the advice.
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#9
by
ar3inc
on 21 Jan, 2007 00:56
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Jzac, the little red bumbs or a red rash is what I was thinking as irritation. What you just decribed may be more allergic then anything else. As you run out of other possibiilities you think about calling the DR.
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#10
by
jzac
on 21 Jan, 2007 13:46
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ar3inc,
If it persists, that's what I'll do. I think I'll take a couple of weeks off of shaving and let it totally heal and then shave again...and if it happens again...I'll check out a doctor.
Thanks for the advice! You guys are great.
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#11
by
PigPen
on 22 Jan, 2007 07:44
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jzac, first of all I would also like to welcome you to the group. From what you are describing I would also recommend seeing a Dr. See if there is anything in particular that causes a flare up of these spots, ie heat, aftershaves, shaving creams, that sort of thing. It could help the doc with a proper diagnosis
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#12
by
jzac
on 28 Jan, 2007 12:15
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Thanks for the welcoming PigPen. This is a good site. I gave shaving a break for a week and decided to try an electric shaver. I bought a high end Remington...problem solved! No irritation or red bumps and I'm able to shave everyday. I really like the headblade...best razor I have used, but the problem was I couldn't shave everyday because of the irritation. And if I shaved only 3 times a week, I would get ingrown hairs and thus red bumps. The electric, with patience, get almost as close as a blade...almost. Looks wise, my head looks as smooth. To the touch, about 90% I'm guesing. Thanks to all who gave advice!
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#13
by
Tyler
on 28 Jan, 2007 15:08
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That's great Jzac! I used an electric razor for several years.
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#14
by
Robmeister
on 28 Jan, 2007 18:11
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Thanks for the welcoming PigPen. This is a good site. I gave shaving a break for a week and decided to try an electric shaver. I bought a high end Remington...problem solved! No irritation or red bumps and I'm able to shave everyday. I really like the headblade...best razor I have used, but the problem was I couldn't shave everyday because of the irritation. And if I shaved only 3 times a week, I would get ingrown hairs and thus red bumps. The electric, with patience, get almost as close as a blade...almost. Looks wise, my head looks as smooth. To the touch, about 90% I'm guesing. Thanks to all who gave advice!
Success!!!