Question 1

what can be done about keratosis pilaris (strawberry legs) on the legs before and after shaving legs?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Keratosis pilaris is harmless and does not require treatment unless skin is itchy and overly dry. Moisturizers are used to treat contain lactic acid and urea.  More about keratosis pilaris from the American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/keratosis-pilaris#treatment

Question 2

can you advise for shaving down thereee?

Accepted Answer

Pubic hair: Insure you use fresh, sharp blades vice dull blades. If hair is &gt; several mm long – then trim before shaving. Wash area before shaving – warm water helps to soften hair. Use a lubricant when shaving. Avoid using products that contain alcohol or are scented.  Shave in direction of the hair – not against it. Be gentle when shaving – don’t push down too hard. Moisturize skin after shaving.

Question 3

how can i save a horrendous attempt at shaving?

Accepted Answer

Don't know what: happened? Insure you use fresh, sharp blades vice dull blades. If hair is &gt; several mm long – then trim before shaving. Wash area before shaving – warm water helps to soften hair. Use a lubricant when shaving. Avoid using products that contain alcohol or are scented.  Shave in direction of the hair – not against it. Be gentle when shaving – don’t push down too hard. Moisturize skin after shaving.

Question 4

how to stop shaving boils?

Accepted Answer

Lock up the razor: The way to stop shaving the boils is to lock up the razor. Since the boils stick up higher than the normal skin, a razor will cut their tops off. After all is healed, one can stop creating new boils or pimples by not cutting so closely that the skin is cut. If the skin is cut, it can heal together and seal over a hair follicle or skin gland opening. Bacteria or oils trapped inside form new boils.

Question 5

isn't shaving bad for skin?

Accepted Answer

Bad ???????????: Shaving is a simple custom practiced in various cultures for thousands of years. Where and how depend on the culture involved, but the skin is tolerant of the practice or it would not survive the centuries.

Question 6

why do shaving cuts bleed so much ?

Accepted Answer

Shaving cuts/nicks: The face is highly vascular, i.e., it has lots of blood vessels; so a nick or cut will bleed profusely unless you apply direct pressure to it or assist the clotting process with a styptic pencil (aluminum sulfate) which helps constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding.

Question 7

how to lighten your skin after shaving?

Accepted Answer

Why: I do not understand why you would want to lighten your skin after shaving. You need to be more explicit as to your reason.

Question 8

how effective are safety razors for shaving?

Accepted Answer

Can be effective.: Insure you use fresh, sharp blades vice dull blades. If hair is &gt; several mm long – then trim before shaving. Wash area before shaving – warm water helps to soften hair. Use a lubricant when shaving. Avoid using products that contain alcohol or are scented.  Shave in direction of the hair – not against it. Be gentle when shaving – don’t push down too hard. Moisturize skin after shaving.

Question 9

would you trow up if you showell shaving cream?

Accepted Answer

Possible : If you swallow shaving cream or gel, it's possible to get nauseous or vomiting.

Question 10

is shaving safe on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You need to be careful as it will take longer for the nicks to stop oozing. Many people switch to electric razors for this reason.

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