Razor Bumps on Pubic Area

If you've ever had nicks and cuts due to shaving, then you'll be able to gage what razor bumps can do to you. Razor bumps are much, much more painful than the nicks and cuts that you get after shaving. These come about due to improper hair removal techniques (shaving), which leads to the emergence of ingrown hair. This ingrown hair does not merely confine itself to a blemish on the skin surface, but leads to a lot of pain, inflammation, swelling and in severe cases, even a skin rash. The emergence of razor bumps on the pubic area are far worse than when they erupt on any other body part. Along with causing all the above mentioned symptoms, if untreated, it can even lead to the formation of pus and become septic as well. That is why there is a need to prevent the formation of infected razor bumps in the nether regions.

Prevention of Razor Bumps

If you've had razor bumps and do not want to experience that sort of pain and discomfort ever again then you need to learn these things down pat. Here are some ways in which you can prevent the formation of razor bumps on pubic hair.

1. Always, always wet and soften your nether region before shaving. This allows for easy shaving and prevents ingrown hair from appearing.
2. Take a hot water shower so that the steam softens the hair. You could even wash the area with warm water for the same effect.
3. Trim off the excess hair so that it does not get caught in the razor (This will become easier after you've softened it).
4. Next, use a good cream and lather up. Let the cream sit for sometime before you begin to shave.
5. Use only clean and sharp blades for shaving. Dull blades will pull at the skin and cause skin bumps on pubic hair. And old blades have a tendency to be infected with bacteria. In order to prevent an infection, make sure that you use new blades, every time you shave your pubes.
6. Carefully shave in the same direction of hair growth. Do not go over a particular area more than once because the pubic area is extremely sensitive and this can cause irritation and pain.
7. Take a wet wash cloth that has been dipped in warm water and wipe the area off.
8. Take a cold water shower so that the residue is cleared and the pores are sufficiently closed.
9. Apply a scent and flavor free moisturizer or natural oil so that there is effective skin care provided.

Follow this ritual every time you shave and you'll have known how to avoid razor burns and bumps.

Treatment of Razor Bumps

What if you already have razor bumps down there and need to find a cure? Following is how you should go about administering the treatment.

• Leave the area alone and do not shave for at least 3 days after the detection of razor bumps. This will allow the hair to grow back.
• Wipe the area with an antibacterial and antiseptic cleanser. This will kill the bacteria and prevent further infection.
• Wear cotton underwear so that the area is sufficiently aired, and there is no sweat formed. Sweat can lead to more bacteria and stinging.
• Use a hot compress on the bumps by dipping a cloth in warm water and gently pressing over the area. This will reduce the pain and swelling.
• You could take over the counter painkillers as well as administer other herbal remedies that will lead to the cure of these by reducing inflammation, pain and bacteria.
• Do not touch and pick at the bumps or they will cause further irritation.
• Contact a doctor if you find that the bumps are not getting cured.
• After the bumps have been cured, make sure that you use all the preventive measures that have been mentioned in the earlier portion of this article, so that you do not have to deal with this problem again.

Razor bumps on pubic area can get very painful and uncomfortable to deal with (as you can imagine) so do yourself a favor and follow the proper ways of shaving with added focus on hygiene.