Thread: Blood after the after shave

it could just be that you are rubbing those spots where the razor slightly pulled the hair rather than cut it completely and by rubbing those spots you re-loosen the hair follicle that has stopped the bleeding to start the bleeding again. It may not be cuts at all. Just a thought....

I fairly frequently get some leaky capillaries also, right at the corners of my mouth where the skin is both a little uneven and very tender, and the whiskers go in contrary directions. I'm still trying to find the best way of shaving those difficult areas. However, plain cold water is usually enough to stop the leaks. An actual nick is something different, and I'm relieved to say I don't get those much any more!

-denis

Notice how the vets all went to the source of the cuts? That is cuz they rock!

I'll work on the cause of the renewed bleeding.

The alcohols in your aftershave is removing your clotters, killing exposed tissue and yes some germs but when was your face cleaner than while shaving?

Alcohol on a clean open wound is literally overkill, it delays healing and will make infection more likely by turning your tissue into dead zombie germ food.

Use cold water to shrink the caps and consider a styptic or a non-alcohol toner like witch hazel.

Originally Posted by Creel

... when was your face cleaner than while shaving?

Alcohol on a clean open wound is literally overkill, it delays healing and will make infection more likely by turning your tissue into dead zombie germ food.

Use cold water to shrink the caps and consider a styptic or a non-alcohol toner like witch hazel.

Quite right!

Sounds like the skin isn't tight enough when you shave those areas or as suggested, try shaving before you get your blood hot in the shower Try stretching the skin in those areas more and use a lower angle and less pressure.
I get similar probs at the very base of the neck (Chicken skin syndrome) so I use the method I suggested and only go WTG. I always splash my face with cold water before I shave now because of this problem. perhaps this may work for you too.

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