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