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Anyone that has used a razor to shave is duely familiar with razor bumps. Men have battled these unsightly abrasions on their chins and neck for decades. Women are also familiar with them, especially today where many of them shave their bikini area.
These bumps are also known by their clinical name, pseudofolliculitis Barbae. They occur when hair having been shaved, starts to grow back and in the process curls inwards and in the process perforates the skin. This produces painful lumps which can become inflamed cause irritation. This can also occur in the bikini area when pubic hair is shaved. Here, they are referred to as pseudofolliculitis pubis. These lead to skin damage and cause unsightly dots and discolorations.
Over the years, ladies have become very familiar with razor bumps especially in the bikini region. The fashionable high-rise bikini swim suits in existence today have made shaving a necessity. If there is improper shaving in the bikini area, serious bikini razor bumps will appear just like they would on the face, neck or chin area in men.
Causes
There is considerable debate regarding the causes, symptoms and possible cures of bikini razor bumps. Some people also seem to succumb more than others but one thing is certain; the more courses your hair is, the more likely you are to suffer from razor burn. This means people of African, Jewish and Mediterranean lineage are more prone to ingrown hairs.
Examining the razor
While the type of skin and hair one has can contribute to razor burn, the type of razor one uses to shave is also crucial. Also the older the razor the more the likelihood that you skin will break out in nasty rashes. There has also been some debate regarding whether a single-edge razor is better than a double-edge one. Sometimes this doesn't matter if the razor is old. Old razors have a problem with shaving clean. They edge off the hair which in turn grows back elongated and this is what causes it to puncture the skin causing razor bumps.
