Razor bumps are known as pseudofolliculitis barbae in medical terms. It is marked by the presence of small bumps or lesions on the skin which develop after shaving the skin. Tiny particles of hair curl back inside and started growing into the skin. These are called as Ingrown hairs which leaves a scar on the affected area.
Easy way to get rid of razor bumps is to stop shaving but it is not possible all the time. Once you start shaving, these bumps recur. Normally razor bumps can get cured by home remedies but if you have severe scarring then you need to take antibiotic cream. You can use alternative methods for removing your hair instead of razor. Here, the hair grows inward into the skin invading them and there are several methods of treatment available for curing razor bumps.
Symptoms Of Razor Bumps
Redness of skin is seen on the face and neck after shaving. It is also present in other areas like arms and legs if you regularly shave them. The bumps are nothing but tiny lesions resembling a scar on the place in which hair is removed abruptly.
There may be scarring on the affected skin area. For some people there may be swelling and inflammation apart from the presence of red scar. Actually, the swelling of skin and scarring is the result of body’s defense mechanism to protect the affected skin. People with curly hair are more prone to get razor bumps scar than others. African Americans are at risk of having razor bumps when compared to people living in other regions.