Question 1

had a rash on body for months. looks like razor burn & doesn't itch. wctb?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Without looking at the rash it would be impossible to make a diagnosis. Have it looked at

Question 2

had a rash on thighs for months. looks like razor burn & doesn't itch. there are tiny scabs, and what looks like faint purple bruises under it. wctb?

Accepted Answer

Probably: This is probably winter eczema but see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Question 3

weeping itchy rash (clear & thin fluid) above armpit that won't heal. looks like eczema but never had problems with it before. slightly raised, dark. how to heal? maybe started with a razor burn, then turned worse and worse from scratching?

Accepted Answer

Important: Important that you have lesion examined. Needs to be visualized. Lab tests may be required. Please see your GP, Urgent care, or best choice, a Dermatologist.

Question 4

how can i get rid of shaving rash/razor burn?

Accepted Answer

It will usually: Resolve without treatment. Insure that you use fresh sharp blades vice dull blades. If the hair is more than several mm long – then trim it before shaving it. Wash the area before shaving – warm water can help to soften the hairs. Use a lubricant when shaving. Avoid putting products on your face that contain alcohol or are scented.  Shave in the direction of the hair – not against it.

Question 5

help please? i had a rash and from looking it up i think i have razor burn. what can i do to quickly get rid of a razor burn?

Accepted Answer

Apply moisturizer: 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 6

what do you suggest if i had a rash and from looking it up i think i have razor burn. what can i do to quickly get rid of the razor burn?

Accepted Answer

Razor burn: 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 7

can you get razor burn rash like when you have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast rash: Yeast infections of the skin often present as beefy red bumps/pimples around a larger red area, these are known as 'satellite papules/pustules'.  This can look very much like a severe case of razor burn.  Otc remedies like clotrimazole, Miconazole or ketoconazole can all be effective for yeast infections of the skin.

Question 8

i have a rash in between my legs almost like razor burn. how can i remove it?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There are many types and causes of skin rashes. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 9

i think i have razor burn, but the rash is peeling, its itchy and my entire private area is itchy. it has gotten less itchy as the days have gone by. but its also a bit inflamed and it doesnt look great down there. how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: It seems you have folliculitis (inflammation affecting hair root) aggravated by shaving.  Cleanse the affected area with povidone-iodine solution twice a day for a few days.  If no response, a course of antibiotic treatment will be needed.

Question 10

i have razor burn like rash behind my neck and right ear. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

It could: Be a number of things, but it needs to be seen and evaluated by a physician to give you an appropriate answer.

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Rash that looks like razor burn

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Had a rash on body for months. looks like razor burn & doesn't itch. wctb?

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Had a rash on thighs for months. looks like razor burn & doesn't itch. there are tiny scabs, and what looks like faint purple bruises under it. wctb?

A member asked:

Weeping itchy rash (clear & thin fluid) above armpit that won't heal. looks like eczema but never had problems with it before. slightly raised, dark. how to heal? maybe started with a razor burn, then turned worse and worse from scratching?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of shaving rash/razor burn?

A member asked:

Help please? i had a rash and from looking it up i think i have razor burn. what can i do to quickly get rid of a razor burn?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if i had a rash and from looking it up i think i have razor burn. what can i do to quickly get rid of the razor burn?

A member asked:

Can you get razor burn rash like when you have a yeast infection?

A member asked:

I have a rash in between my legs almost like razor burn. how can i remove it?

A member asked:

I think i have razor burn, but the rash is peeling, its itchy and my entire private area is itchy. it has gotten less itchy as the days have gone by. but its also a bit inflamed and it doesnt look great down there. how do i treat this?

A member asked:

I have razor burn like rash behind my neck and right ear. what could it be?

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