Thread: Rash after shaving?

I wanted to share a personal experience with shaving and aftershaves with everyone in case there is anyone that might have had the same problem I use to. About 15 years ago I used to shave with and electric razor (with it set to it's least close shave) because if I tried to use any other kind of razor, I would break out with a very bad rash on my throat area. If I tried to shave a second day in a row, I would have about 20 little bloody spots on my neck! I would still get a little rash from the electric but it wasn't near as bad and I could still shave a second day in a row. I also tried every kind of aftershave known to man and finally figured I would just have to suffer with it. One day, a friend told me he had the same problem and went to see a dermatologist about it and was told to try using Dr. Tichener's anticeptic mouthwash as an aftershave. I know...this sounds a little crazy but I tried it and it worked for me! I've been using it ever since without any problems. If anyone should decide to try this, just beware!...It stings a good bit at first and your eyes may feel the strong peppermint vapors rising up off your face and neck. But, after a second or two, the stinging will stop and your face and neck will feel like you just walked into a freezer! I hope ther's someone out there that this may help.

Hola and Thank you for sharing your experience

I have very similar symptoms. I'm a bit scared, but I'll give it a shot!

Thanks for the idea. Another tip that helped me was the use of Gold Bond Medicated Powder. I rub that into my neck area when I get those bumps and it works well and feels good to boot.

The use of mouthwash as an antiseptic for the skin has been reported previously, there was recently a thread about it: http://straightrazorpalace.com/after...halitosis.html . Besides the stickiness and the scent, Listerine works great too. However, I believe that rather than trying to correct the symptoms, you may want to address the cause of the problem. Based on the information you provided, I believe that you may be using too much pressure when you shave the neck area. If the angle is not optimal, the slightest pressure may lead to a rash similar to what you describe. I would recommend to ease on the pressure, keep a good angle and let the razor do its job.

Al raz.

Originally Posted by kcarlisle

I wanted to share a personal experience with shaving and aftershaves with everyone in case there is anyone that might have had the same problem I use to. About 15 years ago I used to shave with and electric razor (with it set to it's least close shave) because if I tried to use any other kind of razor, I would break out with a very bad rash on my throat area. If I tried to shave a second day in a row, I would have about 20 little bloody spots on my neck! I would still get a little rash from the electric but it wasn't near as bad and I could still shave a second day in a row. I also tried every kind of aftershave known to man and finally figured I would just have to suffer with it. One day, a friend told me he had the same problem and went to see a dermatologist about it and was told to try using Dr. Tichener's anticeptic mouthwash as an aftershave. I know...this sounds a little crazy but I tried it and it worked for me! I've been using it ever since without any problems. If anyone should decide to try this, just beware!...It stings a good bit at first and your eyes may feel the strong peppermint vapors rising up off your face and neck. But, after a second or two, the stinging will stop and your face and neck will feel like you just walked into a freezer! I hope ther's someone out there that this may help.

Dr. Tichener's is essentiallly Alcohol and water. Specifically, it is 70% SDA 38-B, water and arnica extract. One of the denaturants allowed in SDA 38-B is peppermint oil, so that is where the peppermint comes from. Arnica from a group of plants that includes sunflowers, but the one invovled here is probably Arnica Montana. You can probably get the same effect, minus the minty fresh flavor, with 70% ethanol rubbing alcohol. The arnica may help reduce inflamation, but that is unproven.

Thanks for sharing! That is an interesting solution, one which begs to be tried out...

Thanks for the post and i suffer the same problem so I think i'll be trying this.
Thanks again
Matt