shaving bumps

I'm only 15 years old and i have tried everything under the sun about shaving bumps i have them everywhere i shave and i mean everywhere it is sooo annoying i cant ever wear shorts i get them so bad i think its more like a rash but it only happens when i shave!  Ive tried to soak in the bath even tried Epson salt and i washed my areas first then saved i tried creams gels and even conditioner to use to shave..nothing helps i used an after shave cream and used baby powder (not all at once)   i googled this question a million times and got the same answers and tried everything i really mean everything!!!! lol and i tried to talk to my mother but she thinks i'm allergic to something but i don't know...please please help i really need advice because i tried everything  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to 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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[monica1205]

hello...thank you sooo much for replying but it ***** because im a female lol...or is all akin the same? LOL

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hi,

Your profile says, 15 years old male.

[monica1205]

opsi lol im sorry if it does but nope im not a male ill change it