Hello,
You seem to be having pseudofolliculitis barbae. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a type of folliculitis which results from shaving. Treatment consists of letting your beard grow for 1 month and then shaving with a moisturizing shaving foam and single razor blade. Shave in the direction of the follicle, not against it and at night, apply a lotion containing glycolic acid to the affected areas. This exfoliates the surface skin cells and reduces the likelihood of new inflamed spots.
In case the symptoms persist then oral tetracyclines and laser treatment are the best.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
your welcome..I know for sure that a hot towel soak for 5 min helps alot too it loosens the whiskers making it easier to shave
Thanks, i'll try the shaving with the grain method next time.
do you shave with the growth of hair or against it? you should shave with it...id advise you to see a skin doctor called a dermatologist...it doesnt sound right to me for the bumps to last a year.
you probably would be helped my getting the hottest wash cloth you can stand putting on face for 5-10 minutes it softens hair....use a fair amount of shave creme its likely not good to dry shave.
I have read vitamins C D and K are healthy for skin but you need to ask dr before taking...some are water soluable just comes out in urine what you dont need . some are fat soluable can damage liver if too high dose.
good luck!!!!
Cherie762