But the best way to treat razor bumps is to stop shaving. If you cannot stop shaving, use a clean needle to release the embedded hair shaft. This usually stops razor bumps from developing, depending on how bad they are. But if shaving is restarted, razor bumps typically return.
Severe razor bumps that do not go away with home treatment may be treated with medicine you spread on the skin, such as hydrocortisone, antibiotic, or tretinoin cream.
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Following these shaving instructions can help prevent razor bumps from forming:
- Take a hot shower before shaving, to soften the hair and open the pores.
- Use a thick shaving gel.
- Don’t stretch the skin when shaving, and always shave in the direction your beard grows. Use the fewest razor strokes possible. Rinse with cold water.
- Use an electric razor if it can be adjusted to a higher setting.
- After shaving, press a cold, wet cloth against your face for five minutes.
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