What can I do about razor burn

[SS]

Hi Dr. Rockoff,

             I get razor burn on my neck if I shave more than 2 times a week.I shave in the shower,both with and against the grain.I always use sharp blades and lather up well.Recently I started using a shaving oil and that has helped some but I still break out.Any help you could offer would be greatly appriciated.Thanks for your time



SS

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

You have 3 choices:



1.  Get a medicated shaving gel containing benzoyl peroxide (by Rx--ask your doc).  This helps a bit.

2.  Grow a beard.

3.  Laser away your hair, or at least thin it out.



Option #3 is becoming better and cheaper.



Good luck.



Dr. Rockoff