Featured:
Allergies
Grilling Guide
eHow Now Blog

How to Heal Shave Bumps on Legs

Are bumps sometimes left on your legs after shaving them with a traditional razor? This is called razor burn and is quite common. Razor burn may occur for a variety of reasons, but it is treated the same way in all cases. The best way to prevent razor burn from occurring is to replace your razor regularly and always shave in the direction of hair growth. When razor burn does occur, it can be easily treated. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Towel
  • Lotion
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • Benzoyl peroxide (if necessary)
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Dry your legs thoroughly after shaving, and apply a moisturizing lotion all over the skin immediately after to hydrate it.

    • 2

      Dab a small amount of hydrocortisone cream on the irritated areas. Do this once after the lotion has dried and once again later in the day.

    • 3

      If the razor burn is still irritating the next day, use a topical acne treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide. Dab it sparingly on irritated areas.

Tips & Warnings

  • Aloe vera is also useful to soothe skin that is irritated from shaving. Using a shaving cream that contains aloe vera will help to prevent razor burn.

  • Soap is very drying for skin. Avoid using it to shave your legs.

  • Hydrocortisone is not for long-term use. It will cause additional irritation if overused.

Suggest item

Related Searches:

References

Comments

You May Also Like

  • How to Prevent Razor Bumps on Legs

    Razor bumps can occur on the legs after shaving. They have the appearance of pimple and can make wearing skirts or shorts...

  • What Causes Bumps on Your Legs?

    What Causes Bumps on Your Legs?. Bumps on your legs can be linked to several causes, most of which are nothing to...

  • How to Get Rid of Shaving Bumps on Legs

    You can't wait to feel your smooth legs after you've shaved, but it is common to emerge from a shower only to...

  • How to Shave Your Legs Without Bumps & Ingrown Hairs

    Sexy, smooth legs are the perfect complement to any woman's outfit, but for some women, shaving leads to unsightly bumps and ingrown...

  • Razor Bump Treatment

    We've all experienced those unsightly, irritating and often painful little red bumps after shaving. They can pop up anywhere---your legs, your underarms,...

  • How to Heal Razor Bumps

    There is an abundance of information available on the internet concerning how to prevent razor bumps, but what are you supposed to...

  • How to Treat Razor Bumps

    Razor bumps have become synonymous with men who have pigmented skin. It is not a disease, but in most cases they cannot...

  • How to Treat a Razor Burn Bikini Rash

    A bikini line razor burn, a skin irritation that can occur after shaving, not only ruins the bathing beauty look you're going...

  • Razor Bump Cures

    You are getting ready for an important job interview or maybe a night out in that little black dress. You give yourself...

  • How to Get Rid of Hair Bumps on Legs

    The irritating hair bumps on your legs after you shave are actually signs of skin damage caused by shaving. Shaving removes the...

  • Treatment for Razor Bumps

    Razor bumps, also known as "razor rash"---or sometimes "barber's itch"---is often the result of improper shaving techniques, use of the wrong shaving...

  • How to Shave Your Legs

    Many women dread the return of summer, when their leg-shaving skills (or lack thereof) are put on display. Remember, not everyone loves...

  • How to Heal Dry Cracked Hands

    Are your hands extremely dry? Do they get so bad in the winter that they crack and bleed? Do they hurt? Are...

  • Home Remedies for Razor Burn on Legs

    Razor burn refers to a painful or itchy red rash that occurs after hair removal. It does not necessarily have to be...

  • Razor Bump Treatment for Women

    Razor bumps are red pimple-like bumps that appear on the skin because of shaving. Razor bumps can be mild with some itching...

  • How to Heal Piercing Bumps

    Many people complain of bumps on their piercings. While proper care usually keeps these from forming, sometimes a piercing gets a bump...

  • Razor Bumps Cure

    Shaving can cause irritation and razor bumps, little red surface bumps that can lead to scarring. They form when stubble curls back...

  • Treatment of Razor Bumps for Black Women

    Treatment of Razor Bumps for Black Women. Razor bumps are quite common among people who shave, especially in people with curly or...

Related Ads

thumbnail
Featured