How can razor bumps be treated?
In the treatment of razor bumps, it is true to say that ‘prevention is better than cure’. Unfortunately though there is no cure it can be controlled by various measures. One suggestion has been to grow a beard to cure the disease. This approach is not cosmetically acceptable to many men, and of course to many women affected with this condition. Treatment of razor bumps involves prevention of the bumps as well as treating existing bumps and their complications. Prevention of razor bumps – Laser hair removal is the best method of removing unwanted hair in individuals affected with this condition. The laser device is programmed to selectively target the pigment in the hair follicle, destroying it, while leaving the skin intact. There is an increased risk of skin damage is individuals with darker skin types because of greater amounts of pigment in the skin. However some lasers (e.g. Nd YAG) are designed to minimize this risk and have safely been used in all skin colours with great results.
