Facial Skin Damage With Rashes/ Bad Razor Burn

[Sonoske]

Ok now this question is probly stupid but i do need some help. I have extremely sensitive skin on my face since when i shave i get horrible razor burn no matter how it is done. I have spent tons of money on different razors for men and even on womans razors. I have also purchased an electric razor and it irritates my skin as well, i even once tried nair! you can imagine what that did. Now i have used different after shaves and i have shaved with shaving cream and tried bar soap and i get the same issue. My skin is red to dark red in color and will sometimes look like horrible acne or bad rashes caused by poison oak or other irritants. The main area is my neck or under the jaw line. I have pressed hard to shave tryed doing it light and tryed it slow. My Facial hair grows in a couple different ways like under my neck it grows in a U shape one side grows down then the other grows up.

Now any help would be great. I don't know if maybe i just need a balm for my face to clear it up or some kind of nair kind of stuff for men. I have not tried wax and don't think i am going to, it would tear my skin im sure. I had acne in my younger teens but it has gone away. I get one pimple every now and again but never bad patches. If my issue cant be resolved what about a possible balm for my face that acts like a makeup to stop the discolor.

Ill give you some info about myself in case you need it.
I turn 21 in june
Im 6.4
About 180-190 Pounds
Slimmer Athletic build

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like pseudofolliculitis barbae. It is more commonly found in men who shave their faces. It is because of ingrowing of the shaved hair which may present as pimples. To prevent it water soften the beard first with a hot, wet washcloth for five minutes and then shave.  Other treatment options include shaving in a different direction, tweezing, exfoliating with facial scrubs, sponges, towels or creams containing acid and ibuprofen or other NSAIDs. Topical application of dilute glycolic acid and salicylic prepared solutions are also helpful. You can consult a dermatologist and discuss these treatment options with him.

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.

[Sonoske]

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