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Anyone got any? I shaved my goatee beard and huge side burns that I've had since November and my face feels like its on fire.

Nothing that contains alcohol!!!

Use something like Nivea or vanishing creme or something like a moisturizer or cold cream.

(If there's women nearby, ask them for their stuff...)

Nivea white balm is good. Also Gilette sensitive balm.
Panthenol creme, if it's really bad. Ordinary Nivea creme.

Nothing with alcohol in it, as GN said. Might as well use kerosene.

Anyone got any? I shaved my goatee beard and huge side burns that I've had since November and my face feels like its on fire.

put some triple antibiotic on it, it should stop the pain.

after it doesn't hurt so bad start using moisturizer(I think they make it for men now... it should help if you use it everyday.)

put some triple antibiotic on it, it should stop the pain.
That I don't understand. Why would it? And why use antibiotics?!?

savlon works wonders :)

That I don't understand. Why would it? And why use antibiotics?!?

well, I had pretty bad razor burn once and my doctor said that it means you have very small cuts and it's probably infected (hence the red and burn) so that I should put OTC triple antibiotic on it, and it really helped.

Yeah: Don't shave ¬_¬

Failing that, if the hair's long, use hair clippers on it first to get it to 1-week-stubble length, then the razor will handle it better.

Yes, this isn't very helpful if you're already suffering from razor-burn, but next time you'll know... And after all, you're a man, you can handle it ;)

well, I had pretty bad razor burn once and my doctor said that it means you have very small cuts and it's probably infected (hence the red and burn) so that I should put OTC triple antibiotic on it, and it really helped.
Mmh. Wouldn't a simply ointment do the same?

*is reluctant to use antibiotics - let alone triple antibiotics - in such a manner*

Mmh. Wouldn't a simply ointment do the same?

*is reluctant to use antibiotics - let alone triple antibiotics - in such a manner*

hmm... I don't know, I mean if it's infected......you probably need to put medicine on it.

maybe I am using the wrong term....

it's like this stuff....

http://www.firstaidsuppliesonline.com/images/products/images/2373088.jpg

put some triple antibiotic on it, it should stop the pain.

after it doesn't hurt so bad start using moisturizer(I think they make it for men now... it should help if you use it everyday.)

Antibiotics???
Isn't that a bit overboard? You shouldn't take antibiotics unless you have a serious infection that will not heal by itself... and even then I'd be careful.

hmm... I don't know, I mean if it's infected......you probably need to put medicine on it.

maybe I am using the wrong term....

it's like this stuff....



You can simply put some Betaisadona on it... it's just small cuts, minute actually, so a simple disinfectant and deflammatory cream will be more than sufficient, I think.

Antibiotics???
Isn't that a bit overboard? You shouldn't take antibiotics unless you have a serious infection that will not heal by itself... and even then I'd be careful.
it's over the counter.......geez.

You can simply put some Betaisadona on it... it's just small cuts, minute actually, so a simple disinfectant and deflammatory cream will be more than sufficient, I think.

never heard of it.

When I have not shaved for a while and have a bit of a beard going on, I crop it as close as I can using my beard trimmer (a good pair of scissors will work). Then I pull out the Magic Shave powder. It’s a pretty good powder you mix with water to make a paste and smear it on, wait 10 min, then scrape off with a spatula. Does the trick with no razor burn.

Other than that, you can reduce the problem of razor burn by making sure you have a very sharp blade and use cold water. Most people like to use hot, but the cold water will shrink the blood vessels and you will not get nearly as much of a rash. Washing off with cold water will help keep your skin from becoming inflamed.

As far as what to do once you have razor burn, all you can do is put some lotion on it and wait. Perhaps a little anti-itch cream will help.

hmm... I don't know, I mean if it's infected......you probably need to put medicine on it.

maybe I am using the wrong term....

it's like this stuff.... [PIC]
I know what you're talking about, but...
Antibiotics???
Isn't that a bit overboard? You shouldn't take antibiotics unless you have a serious infection that will not heal by itself... and even then I'd be careful.
I'm more thinking along these lines.

It's not like your face is going to fall off after a shave, even with bad razorburn.

Something like Bepanthen (http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Bepanthen_Ointment_30g.jpg) should do the trick as well without having to resort to antibiotics.

I know what you're talking about, but...

I'm more thinking along these lines.

It's not like your face is going to fall off after a shave, even with bad razorburn.

Something like Bepanthen (http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Bepanthen_Ointment_30g.jpg) should do the trick as well without having to resort to antibiotics.

we use Neosporin type stuff all the time, on cuts and stuff that get infected.....

whatever though, I withdraw my statement, apparently it's highly dangerous, I will sue the drug store for selling it to me.

it's over the counter.......geez.
we use Neosporin type stuff all the time, on cuts and stuff that get infected.....

whatever though, I withdraw my statement, apparently it's highly dangerous, I will sue the drug store for selling it to me.
Gee! Being touchy? :rolleyes:

Over here, antibiotics are only available on prescription, so we use alternatives when antibiotics ain't really needed.

we use Neosporin type stuff all the time, on cuts and stuff that get infected.....

whatever though, I withdraw my statement, apparently it's highly dangerous, I will sue the drug store for selling it to me.

Smunkee, it's not dangerous as such.
But it contains antibiotics. Antibiotics are highly effective against bacteria and all forms of infections.
But they do have the downside of making bacteria evolve into resistent forms. So if you treat lots of little infections with antibiotics, chances are that when you have a serious infection, the antibiotics will not be very effective any more to the point of being completely ineffective.

I wouldn't want to cure razorburn for years with anitbiotics just to find one day when I might need pneumonia cured they have become ineffective.

Try a hydrocortisone ointment. It really cuts down on itching and inflamation.

I can't read.
At any rate, cut off a finger and you can ignore it. You can always stick your face in ice water or just lsiten to some one's good suggestions.

Anyone got any? I shaved my goatee beard and huge side burns that I've had since November and my face feels like its on fire.
Do you still feel like you're on fire? http://www.htmlforums.com/images/smilies/Burning.gif

Don't listen to these fools. Some rubbing alcohol would help stave off infection. It'll hurt a tad, but it'll be quicker and easier.

Some salt too.

Don't listen to these fools. Some rubbing alcohol would help stave off infection. It'll hurt a tad, but it'll be quicker and easier.

Some salt too.

all you need is a lemon on one of those funky umbrellas and you will have a dodgy martini on your face :D

Might be related to the fact that you don't shave regularly--in which case the best cure is time, and eventually you'll stop getting razor burn from the way you shave.

Or the blame might fall on your razor.

Try dry shaving with a Gillette Sensor Excel--a fresh Sensor Excel razor blade will cut close and clean without irritation. It's possible that there are other brands of dual-blade razors out there that'll do the trick. Any more than two blades tends to give me razor burn, and I find that shaving without shaving cream gives me less cuts and less razor burn than with shaving cream. It may be that my skin has simply adapted to this dry shaving, but it works for me.

And definitely use a straight razor, not electric (trimmers are still okay for sideburns, goatees, and pre-shaving work). It'll give you a closer shave with less irritation.

Good luck!