While no one else may be staring at them, you may not like them aesthetically.

As your hair grows, its protected by a sheath that compartmentalizes the hair follicle from the skin.

And the skin sees that as something that it needs to fight against, an invader.

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And thats why you get this pseudo inflammation.

So its not really an infection, but its just angry and red.

The same goes for those of Mediterranean, Black, and Middle Eastern descent, he says.

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board-certified dermatologist at Skin Wellness in Birmingham, Alabama

But that doesnt mean you cant prevent razor bumps.

Other than that, youre managing the bumps.

This will prevent the hair from getting too short.

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He also recommends investing in a razor with minimal blades.

Because every time you cut the hair, it retracts more and more into the skin.

If theres less dead skin, then theres going to be fewer obstacles to growing in.

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Its pretty hard to prevent razor bumps, but not impossible if you follow these simple tips.

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