How to Treat Razor Bumps on the Head

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How to Treat Razor Bumps on the Head

Overview

You shaved your head and now you see bumps on it that look like blisters or pimples. These bumps are razor bumps, which are caused when your hair grows into the skin as it begins to grow again. Treating the symptoms of the razor bumps, including the bump itself, pain and itching, as soon as you notice the bumps might prevent complications like permanent scarring. While you are treating the razor bumps, let your hair grow out to prevent more razor bumps from forming.

Step 1

Place wet, hot compresses on your head for at least five minutes per session for three sessions per day. This will encourage the bumps to drain and help the lesions to heal faster.

Step 2

Wash your head daily to remove sweat. Use antibacterial or anti-acne wash containing salicylic acid on a washcloth, notes the U.S. Department of the Navy. Work in a circular motion for three to five minutes to loosen ingrown hairs as you wash.

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Step 3

Reduce irritation by applying 1 percent hydrocortisone cream to each bump two to three times per day.

Step 4

Apply triple antibiotic ointment or Bacitracin ointment to the razor bumps according to the manufacturer's instructions This will reduce irritation and help to prevent infection.

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Tips and Warnings

• Consider trimming your hair with clippers or scissors instead of shaving it. University of Mississippi Health Care states that hair that is at least 1/8 inch to ¼ inch long isn't likely to become ingrown and cause razor bumps. If the razor bumps don't subside with these treatments or if you get them each time you shave, you might need prescription treatments. MayoClinic.com states that prescription treatments can include corticosteroids, antibiotics or retinoids. Contact your doctor to determine if prescription treatment is necessary for you.
• Keep hats and other headgear off of your head while the bumps heal. Your head is more likely to sweat when it is covered, and because sweat irritates the skin, it can cause the razor bump to worsen. Additionally, some headgear might rub against the bump and irritate it.

Things You'll Need

• Hot compress Antibacterial soap Anti-acne soap Washcloth Hydrocortisone Triple antibiotic ointment or Bacitracin

References

• U.S. Department of the Navy: NAVMC Directive 6310.1
• University of Mississippi Health Care: Pseudofolliculits Barbae
• MayoClinic: Ingrown Hair
• Brigham and Women's Hospital: How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Hair
• Medline Plus: Folliculitis

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Casey Holley

Article reviewed by Shawn Candela

Last updated on: 08/09/10

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/198807-how-to-treat-razor-bumps-on-the-head/#ixzz19Tur4NsI

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How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps on Your Head

Overview

A clean shave on your head puts you at risk of developing razor bumps, which are caused by ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are hairs that grow into the skin or hair follicle wall instead of growing normally. These ingrown hairs cause bumps that look like pimples that hurt or itch. Properly treating razor bumps is necessary because these bumps can lead to permanent scarring or hyperpigmentation, which is a darkening of the skin.

Step 1

Allow your hair grow until the razor bumps are healed. Shaving your head while you have razor bumps may cause the ingrown hairs you have to get worse and it may cause new razor bumps to form.

Step 2

Shampoo your head daily to minimize the risk of infection. Be careful not to irritate the skin when you shampoo as this discourages healing.

Step 3

Apply hot compresses on your head three times per day. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, warm, moist compresses help razor bumps to drain. This encourages healing.

Step 4

Inspect your head to determine if you can remove the ingrown end of the hair. Use a mirror or ask a friend to help you check, if necessary. If you see a loop of hair above the razor bump, use a sterile needle to gently lift the hair up out of the skin, recommends MayoClinic.com. If you don’t see the loop of hair, don’t try to pick it out. You may cause infection and scarring if you try to pick out an embedded hair.

Step 5

Treat the razor bumps with over-the-counter medications. Antibiotic ointment, such as triple antibiotic ointment, helps to prevent infections. Anti-itch cream, such as hydrocortisone cream, helps to stop itching. Follow manufacturer directions.

Tips and Warnings

• Avoid wearing a hat, cap or scarf on your head. These items hold heat near the head and may cause sweating. When you sweat, the moisture from the sweat may mix with the dead skin cells and block your hair follicles. Additionally, the hat, cap or scarf may rub against the bumps and cause irritation. This can make razor bumps worse.
• If you notice signs of infection, such as extreme pain or redness around the razor bumps, contact your doctor for prescription treatments. The same is true if you suffer from chronic or repeated razor bumps each time you shave your head.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo Compresses Needle Mirror Antibiotic Anti-itch cream

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/173779-how-to-get-rid-of-razor-bumps-on-your-head/#ixzz19TsCvyjw

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