| Many people suffer from razor bumps and | | | | abbreviated form - "PFB". |
| ingrown hairs that result from shaving. We | | | | |
| at the ( are committed to eliminating this | | | | What are Razor Bumps? |
| problem for our customers. Since 1999, the | | | | |
| has been a premier supplier and distributor | | | | Razor bumps are very similar to ingrown hairs |
| of quality ingrown hair and razor bump | | | | and are also considered "pseudofolliculitis |
| products throughout the world. | | | | barbae". Small tender pimples, commonly known |
| | | | as razor bumps, can appear on the skin |
| To aide in understanding this problem, we | | | | surface when closely cut hairs grow out and |
| hope this fact finding article will shed some | | | | pierce back into the skin at a neighboring |
| much needed light on the subject of ingrown | | | | hair follicle. Again the "foreign body |
| hair and razor bump prevention. | | | | reaction" occurs causing the follicle to |
| | | | become irritated and inflamed. If left |
| Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, the official name | | | | untreated, razor bump infections may result |
| for Razor Bumps, is an inflammatory reaction | | | | which may require a doctor's attention. |
| surrounding ingrown hairs which result from | | | | |
| shaving. This problem occurs more frequently | | | | ----------------------------- |
| in people who have curly hair. | | | | |
| | | | Here are some GREAT tips from to minimizing |
| Razor Bumps are created when the growing | | | | ingrown hairs and the unsightly razor bumps |
| beard hairs exit the skin, curl over, and | | | | they leave. |
| grow into the adjacent skin. This creates a | | | | |
| foreign body reaction resulting in an | | | | 1. Use an exfoliating scrub before shaving. |
| unsightly bump. These "bumps" are very | | | | This helps raise the hairs from under the |
| difficult to treat in one day and therefore | | | | skin and prevents them from growing back into |
| make it real easy to aggravate the situation | | | | the skin. |
| when you wake up the next day to shave. | | | | |
| | | | 2. Do not pull the skin taut when shaving. |
| Obviously, the problem can be dealt with by | | | | |
| just allowing the hair to grow. As the hair | | | | 3. Always allow your skin to expand under hot |
| grows longer, it will grow out of the | | | | water for at least 2 minutes before shaving. |
| follicular opening itself. This option is not | | | | A good move is to shave at the end of your |
| always feasible especially professionals who | | | | shower. |
| need to keep groomed for their job. | | | | |
| | | | 4. Always shave with downward strokes in the |
| Causes Of Razor Burn: | | | | direction of beard growth. |
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| Razor burn is the general skin redness, | | | | 5. Avoid repeating strokes. If you must, |
| abrasion and irritation that result from | | | | re-apply a Shaving Lubricating Agent ( |
| shaving. The nicks and cuts that are caused | | | | |
| by shaving are also often referred to as | | | | 6. Avoid disposable razors and change razors |
| "razor burn". One of the most common causes | | | | at the very least every five shaves. We |
| of razor burn is using too much pressure when | | | | recommend the use of Electric Shavers ( |
| shaving. This creates excess friction that | | | | |
| leads to razor burn. Other common causes | | | | 7. Shave every other day, if your employer or |
| include lack of sufficient skin lubrication | | | | partner will allow you. |
| and shaving against the "grain" of hair | | | | |
| growth. Using after-shaves and colognes can | | | | We offer several Skin Care Products( which |
| alsocontribute to the problem by drying and | | | | will help in the fight against razor bumps |
| irritating the freshly shaven skin. | | | | and ingrown hairs. |
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| What are Ingrown Hairs? | | | | Thank you for reading our article. Feel free |
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| follicle. They cause a "foreign body | | | | |
| reaction" - meaning they are not "recognized" | | | | The author runs the fast growing e-commerce |
| by the body - and are attacked, causing | | | | web site, where you will find information |
| inflammation, itching, infection and other | | | | and products for the prevention of ingrown |
| unpleasant Ingrown Hair Symptoms. The medical | | | | hairs and razor bumps. This article may be |
| term for this condition is | | | | freely distributed if this resource box stays |
| "pseudofolliculitis barbae" or in its | | | | attached. |