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Hello. i shaved my face some hours ago, and my skin got red and hot. i think it is called razor burn? is this dangerous? why the red and hot skin?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Koala,: You removed some of hour healthy skin. Use an electric razor.

Answered 10/29/2013

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A member asked:

Hello. i shaved my face some hours ago, and my skin got red and hot. i think it is called razor burn? is this dangerous? why the red and hot skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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