Thread: My dermatologist said...

I would shave every other day if that were an option until your irritation is gone. I've read some members say that the cold water shave is more gentle on their face. I've converted to it 100%. The pamphlet recommends only WTG passes. Just some food for thought. Get well soon.

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

That's just not true...

Please clarify. Are you the dermatologist?

Originally Posted by C23

Ive never used this but it looks like it would work well.

Thayers Medicated Superhazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringent - $9.95 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

I got that stuff a few days ago and REALLY like it. It helped a lot with some post shave irritation on my lower neck and "soul-patch" area.

Have you ever tried Aveeno's canned gel? It is very good and inert, and no law against using w/ a brush. I'll be shocked if you have problems with that one.

After reading several responses to your OP it seems that some here are of the opinion that your dermatologist may be an idiot. Therefore they have offered alternative diagnoses and treatments for your facial condition.

Better to trust the medical advice of an idiot with a medical degree as opposed to the advice of one without.

My dermatologist applied aquaphor before using a Steri-Strip. Those two are mutually exclusive. I'll still visit her if needed, but second guess everything she says.

Originally Posted by hornm

At any point did you ask her why as a medical professioinal she suggested using canned gel? I've found (in my experience) that just because someone is a "Dr." that doesn't mean they know jack about s**t. You'll probably find that she is basing this "treatment" on the general misconceptions that people have regarding wetshaving in general.
Just my $0.02

Michael

AMEN! Just disinfect your razor with barbicide. No offence to your medicine fleab, but unless she is a surgeon, or has worked in a wound care clinic, she likely has seen little beyond acne, moles, and warts as a dermatologist. The antibiotic cream makes sense, but the shave gel does not. The most important thing is making sure your razors are as sterile as they can be. The rest is basic hygiene. Make sure your cream/soap is kept in a clean, dry place. Make sure that your sink is not filthy.

The only real way to avoid razor burn is to stop shaving. Because, what ever is infecting your skin on your back is likely infecting your face. We all walk around with bugs in our nose and under our nails. We then transfer them to almost every surface that we touch or scratch. Once something is inoculated the bacteria can live up to two weeks. How do we combat these buggers? Kill em with cleanliness.

Just my .02 worth.

Originally Posted by honedright

After reading several responses to your OP it seems that some here are of the opinion that your dermatologist may be an idiot. Therefore they have offered alternative diagnoses and treatments for your facial condition.

Better to trust the medical advice of an idiot with a medical degree as opposed to the advice of one without.

Sorry, but as an idiot with a medical degree, her advice is idiotic.

Originally Posted by cutter2001

AMEN! Just disinfect your razor with barbicide. No offence to your medicine fleab, but unless she is a surgeon, or has worked in a wound care clinic, she likely has seen little beyond acne, moles, and warts as a dermatologist. The antibiotic cream makes sense, but the shave gel makes none. The most important thing is making sure your razors are as sterile as they can be.

FYI. All doctors do 'grand rounds' their last year in medical school before choosing a specialty. While in these rounds, which take about a year, they experience every general specialty in medicine. This stretches from the ER, to OB/GYN, to intensive care and everything in between. I am not necessarily saying what this dermatologist said is 100% correct, but I am sure that they have seen their fair share and have enough experience to reference when diagnosing a basic skin condition. A Dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, this is a 3 year specialty beyond medical school. I am not saying they know more then anyone in here about shaving, but I am sure they know what is wrong with his skin and how to best treat it.

Originally Posted by cutter2001

Sorry, but as an idiot with a medical degree, her advice is idiotic.

Appears then that both you and the OP's doc are equally qualified!