I was shaving my pubic hairs and now i have red bumps? what should i do and how long do they last?

Question

I was shaving my pubic hairs and now on the same spot i shaved, there are little red bumps all around. what are they? what do i do to get rid of them? and how long do they normally last?

Answer 1

Try shaving very slowly, and make sure that your skin has been in warm water for at least ten minutes and has plenty of shaving cream applied to it. They make really good protective shaving cream these days, some made especially for bikini areas. There are also products, if you search online for bikini bumps - alternative hair removal products and creme to get rid of the bumps. I'm sure something will work for you.

Answer 2

Sounds like you used a razor that has already been used, causing bacteria to get into your hair folliciles, which has created the good old razor rash.  Not Fun.  There is not much you can do once you get the bumps.  You generally have to wait it out.  Don't shave again until the irritation has gone away.  I would suggest keeping the area clean and dry, you could try blotting with some hydrogen peroxide, but that could be a little irritating too.  

Next time you shave your pubic area, make sure you use a brand new razor.  Always prep the area by soaking in very warm water (ie...after a shower or bath.)  Use a high quality shaving cream (unscented preferably).  Always shave in the direction of the hair growth.  Trim the area before shaving if it is very untame and long.  Don't go into the ocean/pool for atleast 24 hours after shaving, as it could cause irritation.    

Answer 3

It's probably an ingrown hair. There's really nothing you can do to get rid of them except wait, I know, it sucks.  They will last a couple of days.

Answer 4

its razor burn. you can get some hydrocortizone cream and put it on there to keep it from itching so it doesn't get worse. and next time you shave "down there", make sure you put this stuff from walmart called Shave Secret on it. you can find it in the mens shaving section.  

Answer 5

the red bumps come from ingrown hairs. youre shaving against the grain.

Answer 6

DON'T Shave......Trim!

Trimming closer is much better and causes no Irritation or ingrown hairs....maybe just a bit of itching!

Trimming is unnatural and if you want to attract Pedophiles then, by all means Shave!

Answer 7

Dont worry they should be gone in a week or so, they may get a bit itchy too, it happens sometimes when you shave down there :)

Answer 8

Rub baby oil into the skin and leave it for awhile.  It will help with the scabbing after the red bumps dry out.  Also, use baby oil before to soften up the skin; this will help prevent cutting the skin thus having red bumps appear.

DO NOT USE LOTIONS/It will just irritate it more.

Answer 9

Its like a rash, use vaseline jelly , Then put some baby powder on it

too. That should help. Thats what I had to do once. By the way How

old are you? That would tell me more and how long it should last.