Thread: very small red bumps on top of head

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Not too sure what they are I'm afraid. I will occasionally get some red spots in a similar place, but they are usually little pimple-y things and are not there on a regular basis. If you are anything like me your head sweats a lot in that area and they could be related to that.

Have you tried using something like witch hazel immediately post-shave? And do you wear sun protection? I've noticed some sunscreens can block pores, and wearing hats a lot can reduce air flow.

Good luck, I hope they clear up.

James.

I just bought a bottle of witch hazel but haven't gotten to try it out till next shave. However mostly I've been trying post-shave balms, so I have been wondering if maybe I've been adding too much moisture up there, but idk. At the moment we are in the winter here in the states and I do wear a toboggan/beanie most of the time when I'm outside for an extended period of time. So I guess I might try to change one thing at a time to see what it could be from. At least it really isn't very noticeable or irritating. My razor doesn't even nick them, so that is a plus.

That is a really tough question for anybody to answer with any amount of confidence.
It could be a lot of things and the only reason I'm putting my 2 cents forward is that I just had an experience that relates somewhat.
In my quest for sharpness I had managed to hone the edge so sharp it I think it took off more than just hair.
Man it was very uncomfortable.
But because it was cutting hair so well I continued two full passes.
It definitely wasn't the smooth shave I am used to and shortly after applying my shave balm my face broke out.
It was screaming "what did you do to me?"
My mentor RezDog explained that too sharp can leave a rough edge that can cause a problem similar to yours.
Too sharp or too dull, watch out!

Originally Posted by Raol

My mentor RezDog explained that too sharp can leave a rough edge that can cause a problem similar to yours.
Too sharp or too dull, watch out!

Just semantics to some but a razor honed to the point of the edge microchipping is not "too sharp" it is "damaged".

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Just semantics to some but a razor honed to the point of the edge microchipping is not "too sharp" it is "damaged".

Yes, he used the term "a micro serrated edge"

long time head shaver here, those bumps are normal for me but i have found alum dang neer gets rid of them. which hazle would work also i suppose

Originally Posted by rlmnshvstr8

I just bought a bottle of witch hazel but haven't gotten to try it out till next shave. However mostly I've been trying post-shave balms, so I have been wondering if maybe I've been adding too much moisture up there, but idk. At the moment we are in the winter here in the states and I do wear a toboggan/beanie most of the time when I'm outside for an extended period of time. So I guess I might try to change one thing at a time to see what it could be from. At least it really isn't very noticeable or irritating. My razor doesn't even nick them, so that is a plus.

Don't be afraid to use the witch hazel everyday.