Razor bumps are an all too common occurrence caused by improper shaving technique. Holding the razor at an uncomfortable angle or simply using drying soap to shave can irritate the skin leaving a red, raised rash. This rash can be painful and unsightly forcing you to search for a way to dull the pain. Treatments for razor bumps range from medical treatment to at home remedies to eliminate inflammation and ease suffering.
Step 1
Press a warm, moist compress to your legs where bumps have formed, several times per day to relieve inflammation and pain. According to DailyGlow.com, compresses that contain white vinegar are also beneficial to razor bumps.
Step 2
Apply moisturizer to your legs after shaving to moisturize the skin and lessen irritation. According to an excerpt from the Doctors Book of Home Remedies, D'Anne Kleinsmith, M.D., a staff dermatologist at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, states that moisturizer helps alleviate drying and itching after shaving, thus soothing razor burn.
Step 3
Use hydrocortisone cream to the razor bumps to reduce inflammation. Hydrocortisone creams restrict the blood vessels, preventing increased redness on your legs from razor bumps, according to The Doctors Book of Home Remedies. Applying hydrocortisone twice for the first day may be sufficeint enough to treat it completely.
Step 4
Put on an over-the-counter acne lotion containing salycylic acid, suggest DailyGlow.com. The Doctors Book of Home Remedies also suggests acne medication containing benzoyl peroxide, which will treat and prevent razor bumps from reoccuring.
Step 5
Shave your legs with an electric razor to prevent further irritation of razor bumps and allow them to heal properly. Electric razors provide a close shave without irritating the skin, according to the Doctors Book of Home Remedies.
Tips and Warnings
- Permanent hair removal with lasers, will prevent further occurrence of razor burn by eliminating the need for razors altogether.
Things You'll Need
- Warm compress
- Moisturizer
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Acne medication
- Electric razor
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