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  2. Expert tips for treating and preventing razor burn - AOL

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    The best way to prevent razor burn is to use shaving cream or gel, which helps the razor glide smoothly against skin and minimizes potential skin irritation, says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, the director ...

  3. Keep getting razor burn or bumps? Change your routine ... - AOL

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    Razor burn calms down on its own, but you can apply a fragrance-free moisturizer, aloe vera or a cool compress to the skin to provide relief until it goes away. If you have persistent razor burn ...

  4. How to get rid of razor burn and ingrown hair - AOL

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    Razor burn and ingrown hairs are uncomfortable and unsightly, but thankfully, also avoidable. According to Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, these types of skin ...

  5. Shaving - Wikipedia

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    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. A rash at the time of shaving is usually a sign of lack of lubrication. Razor burn is a common problem, especially among those who shave coarse hairs on areas with sensitive skin like the bikini line ...

  6. Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Wikipedia

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    After a hair has been shaved, it begins to grow back. Curly hair tends to curl into the skin instead of straight out of the follicle, leading to an inflammation reaction. PFB can make the skin look itchy and red, and in some cases, it can even look like pimples. These inflamed papules or pustules can form especially if the area becomes infected ...

  7. Scarification - Wikipedia

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    Most of the ink remains in the skin as the cut heals. This was how tattoos were initially done before the use of needles to inject ink. [17] Skin removal/skinning Skin removal allows for larger markings than simple cutting. The skin is raised with a hook and removed with a razor blade.

  8. Your Razor Might Be Giving You “Strawberry Legs” - AOL

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    After shaving, make sure to always moisturize your skin. Dr. Palep suggests using moisturizers with lactic acid or urea that will exfoliate the skin as well to help prevent ingrown hairs. Bar Soap ...

  9. Burn scar contracture - Wikipedia

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    Burn scar contracture is the tightening of the skin after a second or third degree burn. When skin is burned, the surrounding skin begins to pull together, resulting in a contracture. It needs to be treated as soon as possible because the scar can result in restriction of movement around the injured area. This is mediated by myofibroblasts. [1]