Monday, May 16, 2011

Shaving Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)

Have bumps or do you get bumps after shaving? Most people would agree that many factors come to play or affect the skin to have bumps. Pseudofolliculitis barbae or razor bumps, which are commonly caused by the way one shaves or treats the skin after shaving can be minimized by taking some steps or switching to different methods. 

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According to Pub Med Health, "Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, blockage of the follicle, or shaving. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph). Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the beard area of the face, usually the upper lip. Shaving makes it worse. Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder that occurs mainly in black men. If curly beard hairs are cut too short, they may curve back into the skin and cause inflammation. (Read more about factors here). 
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A number of steps to consider minimizing or avoiding having bumps are:

- Try using electric clippers.
- Use clean razor
- Trying growing bear before shaving again to allow the skin to recover
- Consult with a dermatologist if or when the condition persists.