Home Remedies for Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae)

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is the scientific name for razor bumps, or razor burn. Razor bumps are tiny, itchy inflammation of the skin that typically occur after shaving, tweezing, or waxing. It is a very common condition that affects many people. Razor bumps form when the new strands of hair under the skin curl back and then puncture and then re-grow into the skin. The affected area can form a puss, become discolored, and eventually scar if left untreated. While razor bumps are not considered a serious health problem, they can be quite irritating and it is possible; however unlikely, that they …read more