Fighting Male Organ Bumps from Razor Burn
by John Dugan OwnerRazor burn. Razor bumps. Shaving bumps. Razor rash.
Psuedofolliculitis barbae. Whatever you call it, it’s the same thing – tiny red
bumps that dot the skin, looking something like an outbreak of small pimples.
They come about in some guys after they shave, and it’s bad enough when they’re
on the face. But if a guy manscapes, he may then come up with male organ bumps,
which are even more unsightly and problematic – not least because, being
located on or around the manhood, they may cause a partner or potential partner
to wonder if they have something to do with a guy’s male organ health.
Why?
So these male organ bumps might come about when a guy decides to
shave that thicket of hair between his legs. But why should that produce razor
burn in the form of bumps? And why do only some guys seem to get it?
Most of the time, razor bumps occur because of an ingrown hair.
This generally means that after a hair follicle has been cut, it reverses
itself and instead of growing out, it starts growing back inside the skin. This
causes an inflammation, which in turn leads to swelling that eventually becomes
the bump. These bumps, because of the inflammation, can be painful to the touch
and may produce a stinging sensation.
Although anyone can get an ingrown hair, it is a more common
occurrence in men whose hair is curly, as the curl increases the chance of the
hair re-entering the skin.
Sometimes razor burn occurs not due to ingrown hairs but because
of shaving dry skin or pressing too hard while shaving. Men who use dull blades
while shaving may also develop the problem.
What to do
So if a guy wants to fight against male organ bumps from razor
burn, what are some steps that he can take?
- Clip it first. If a guy is manscaping
from scratch, he should use scissors to trim the pubic hair down to a more
manageable size.
- Give it a once-over. Before bringing a
razor into play, be sure to clean the area thoroughly. Use an exfoliating substance
or warm, soapy water all over the area. It’s important to clear away as much
dirt as possible before starting to shave.
- Be sure to use shaving cream. Some
guys opt to just use water or to shave dry, but neither option is good,
especially if a man is prone to razor burn in the first place. Shaving cream
helps the hair follicles absorb water and makes them become better, more
pliable targets for the razor.
- Move gently. Don’t press down hard
on the skin or shave “aggressively,” as this is likely to cause irritation and
more easily facilitate male organ bumps from razor burn.
- Change blades. Dull blades, as
mentioned, can cause razor burn, so be sure to change blades or, if using
disposable products, change razors whenever they start to get dull.
- Be careful about repeating strokes. It’s
not unusual for a razor to take off most shaving cream in an area with one
stroke, but many men then rinse off the blade and go over the shaved area
again. This decreases moisture, adding to the likelihood of razor burn.
- Moisturize afterward. Shaving can dry
out the skin, so it’s important to moisturize it again after shaving, to help
prevent future razor burn.
Being careful with the razor can help reduce male organ bumps, as
can using a top-notch male organ health oil (health professionals
recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which
is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Oils that contain a
combination of a high-end emollient (such as shea butter) and a natural
hydrator (such as vitamin E) can help keep the skin moisturized so that
dry-shaving razor burn is less likely. In addition, an oil with alpha lipoic
acid, a potent antioxidant, reduces the chance of oxidative stress, which can
weaken skin and thereby increase risk of ingrown hairs.
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