Thread: What did i do??

Well its been three days since my last shave. My stubble is long and rough looking. My cheeks and neck look like a concentrated case of the chicken pox. And the itching is horrible. I have to go to work tomorrow, but at this rate it will be several more days before i can shave again.

Any advice on what to do? Is there something i can go pick up that will help with this mess?

Perhaps a loofah or an exfoliating scrub soap--there are some with crushed walnut shells that work well. You could also try an astringent wash to help reduce the bumps. In the worst areas, soak a cotton ball in the astringent and hold it to the area for at least a minute. You might also try an over the counter triple antibiotic ointment.
Good luck with it.

I suggest you might want to seek some medical attention or at least talk to a pharmacist. It sounds like you've had an allergic reaction or could have contracted some form of bacterial infection.

Originally Posted by Hutch

I suggest you might want to seek some medical attention or at least talk to a pharmacist. It sounds like you've had an allergic reaction or could have contracted some form of bacterial infection.

+100 on that. A three day razor burn is not razor burn. Sounds like an allergic reaction causing eczema. This needs medical attention.

All the best,

Bart.

I'm back from the clinic now. Had them look at my face - severe allergic reation. Not sure if was the aloe or the Old Spice, but it was one or the other.

I got a Rx of 0.2% hydrocortisone & benedryl. Should clear up within a few days. Medicine or not, a belt sander sure would feel good!

A wise decision to go to the clinic.
Hope your face recovers quickly.

(hope this helps too)
Bart.

It could be a reaction to the both mixed together too. When I was young I had an anaphylactic reaction to cough medicine and asprin, I'm fine with either on there own but both mixed and look out.