Thread: Razor infection

David,

You mentioned something about razor infection on the Yahoo group. The barber i went to also told me that i can get a razor infection if i cut my self with a straight razor.

Can you explain this a little better, what is a razor infection and how is it diferent from razor burn?


Thanx.

Originally Posted by superfly

David,

You mentioned something about razor infection on the Yahoo group. The barber i went to also told me that i can get a razor infection if i cut my self with a straight razor.

Can you explain this a little better, what is a razor infection and how is it diferent from razor burn?


Thanx.

There are a couple of possibilities. One is an ordinary infection due to a microscopic cut that will raise a teenagers'-style pimple or three at the location.

Another is a general "contact dermatitus" that is like a rash caused by germs on the razor. People who handle currency in their jobs sometimes get a "contact dermatitus" breakout on their face if they wipe their face with their hand after handling soiled currency.

Third is just your ordinary scraping, floor burn type of irritation, usually from going over the same spot too much, or from a very dull razor pressed too hard, or from a razor with an uneven edge or one with a wire edge.

During the first week or two when someone starts shaving with a straight razor, the skin must adjust to the new methods. So even though the new user wipes the blade with alcohol and uses precautions, and uses a keen razor, they may still get a little redness.

Also, some people are overly sensitive to the ingredients in the new kinds of soap they may be using for straight razor shaving. This can cause a confusing rash-like outbreak.

But, HEY, it's all worth it in the end, right? (and for our Canadian fellows, I add, "eh?") ink: 8)

This is yet another reason that the alcohol based after shaves are a good thing. Just douse your face with some Bay Rum or Clubman after the shave, and everything will be fine. LOL! :lol:
Parry

BTW, a little Neosporin can't hurt, either. :roll:

the alcohol based after shaves are a good thing

Yeah, but better prevent it then cure it Just wipe the blade with alcohol, and do your thing...

I personaly dont like the alcohol aftershaves, there is no need for inquisition methods on your face. I use AloeVera gel.

I just use an unscented hand sanitizer as an aftershave. It's alcohol-based, doesn't smell like a cheap aftershave, it's much cheaper than an expensive aftershave, it's easy to dispense, so it's the perfect solution (for me at least).

Uthed: eh? right back at ya buddy

Some one had mentioned that Barbercide made some excellent razor germacide /fungecide/ everythingacide that comes in a jar you just dunk it in to genocide the bad bugs.

John in Covina

Originally Posted by johntopdog

Some one had mentioned that Barbercide made some excellent razor germacide /fungecide/ everythingacide that comes in a jar you just dunk it in to genocide the bad bugs.

John in Covina

Right, just rinse it off before the shave starts, and don't even think about using it as an aftershave ..... And for our younger members, a Barbicide dip is NOT a substitue for a latex condom! :roll:

Some one had mentioned that Barbercide made some excellent razor germacide /fungecide/ everythingacide that comes in a jar you just dunk it in to genocide the bad bugs.

Yeah, but maybe this new Barbercide can be used as aftershave

Barbacide also makes the cool barbershop jars they clean combs in. I just got a small one, 8 1/2" tall that easily fits a few razors. You lift the tray insert a few razors and aquick dunk and all clean. It contains an anti rust additive so should not pose a problem.

Tony

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Barbacide also makes the cool barbershop jars they clean combs in. I just got a small one, 8 1/2" tall that easily fits a few razors. You lift the tray insert a few razors and aquick dunk and all clean. It contains an anti rust additive so should not pose a problem.

Tony

Careful with the combs .... this new formula of Barbicide will dissolve some plastics and rubber if left to soak too long .... a 15-20 second dip is OK ..... So if is the "display" you are after, use water and food coloring with a little alcohol and bleach instead ink: