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Razor burn is a an irritation of the skin caused by shaving with a razor. It appears as a mild rash and usually disappears after a few hours to a few days, depending on severity. In severe cases, razor burn can also be accompanied by razor bumps, where the area around shaved hairs get raised red welts or infected pustules.

Razor burn is a common problem, especially among those who shave coarse hairs on areas with sensitive skin (including the bikini line, underarms, chest, and beard).

The condition can be caused by:

shaving too closely
shaving with a blunt blade
dry shaving
applying too much pressure when shaving
Shaving too fast
Shaving too roughly

Ways to prevent razor burn include:

using a moisturising shaving gel
shaving in the direction of the hair growth
resisting the urge to shave too closely
applying minimal pressure
avoiding scratching or irritation after shaving
avoiding irritating products on the shaved area (colognes, perfumes, etc.)
using an after-shave cream with aloe vera or other emollients

Ways to heal razor burn include:

applying witch hazel
applying mild salicylic acid solutions
applying aloe vera gel

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