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Forgive Darkness · 12-13-2007, 02:57 AM

Is it true that shaving can cause acne breakouts? I was talking to a friend the other day and he said he did not like to shave because it always caused him to get large pimples on his upper lip and chin.

Dartz · 12-13-2007, 03:30 AM

It's more likely to be caused by a bad razor, when I start breaking out after shaving, I just get a new disposable razor and I don't get flare-ups for a good while.

If you already have spots, it can aggravate them for a while.

jnjsarauer · 12-13-2007, 05:12 PM

Shaving will not cause acne, but some people experience a lot of irritation that presents itself as red bumps. Also, a person can get infection at the point of the hair follicles. A sharp razor will prevent problems in some, while others find they do better with an electric razor.

Forgive Darkness · 12-13-2007, 08:34 PM

I have accidently cut some of my pimples open while shaving but thankfully none of them have became infected. I mostly just get some minor irritations I suppose.

Jewel · 12-13-2007, 09:45 PM

My boyfriend has had a few small problems with shaving. It makes him break out a lot more when he does shave, and it causes a lot of pain. He just changes razors very often, and while it's uncomfortable, he is fine.

kmic04 · 12-13-2007, 10:04 PM

i do not think it is usually actually acne that occurs but rather skin irritation.

James · 12-16-2007, 10:29 PM

I don't think shaving causes acne but if the razer is bad and you break the pimples it will probably make them hurt a lot. I believe that shaving will just make them hurt, not make it any worse.

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12-13-2007, 03:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dartz Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 44 Credits: 23	It's more likely to be caused by a bad razor, when I start breaking out after shaving, I just get a new disposable razor and I don't get flare-ups for a good while. If you already have spots, it can aggravate them for a while.

12-13-2007, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
jnjsarauer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 166 Credits: 73	Shaving will not cause acne, but some people experience a lot of irritation that presents itself as red bumps. Also, a person can get infection at the point of the hair follicles. A sharp razor will prevent problems in some, while others find they do better with an electric razor.

12-13-2007, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Forgive Darkness Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 110 Credits: 55	I have accidently cut some of my pimples open while shaving but thankfully none of them have became infected. I mostly just get some minor irritations I suppose.

12-13-2007, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jewel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 207 Credits: 72	My boyfriend has had a few small problems with shaving. It makes him break out a lot more when he does shave, and it causes a lot of pain. He just changes razors very often, and while it's uncomfortable, he is fine.

12-13-2007, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
kmic04 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 50 Credits: 28	i do not think it is usually actually acne that occurs but rather skin irritation.

12-16-2007, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
James Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 45 Credits: 70	I don't think shaving causes acne but if the razer is bad and you break the pimples it will probably make them hurt a lot. I believe that shaving will just make them hurt, not make it any worse.