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Hello - how should i treat razor bumps that have emerged 1-2 days after shaving my legs? it looks like i have pox everywhere! i'm using hibicleans to wash them and the applying vanicream moisturizer and a combo of tend skin and polysporin ointment now. (i

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Cool compresses: may help! Sounds like infection! You may need a systemic (oral) antibiotic!!! Call your PCP (Primary Care Provider") Old fashioned Penicillin may be sufficient! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 7/18/2015

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A member asked:

Hello - how should i treat razor bumps that have emerged 1-2 days after shaving my legs? it looks like i have pox everywhere! i'm using hibicleans to wash them and the applying vanicream moisturizer and a combo of tend skin and polysporin ointment now. (i

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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