Every time I shave, I end up getting red marks/spots appearing on the skin of my neck under the jaw. They last for a long time and are more marked immediately after shaving although they do persist for some time and I have even noticed some spots filled with white fluid (possibly pus) developing from them at times. There usually isn't much bleeding when I shave. I've looked it up and it appears to be "razor burn".
I have had this problem for as long as I can remember shaving. I have tried all I can think of to prevent them. I used to shave with cheap disposable blades but switched to Gilette Blue II disposable blades. I never reuse a blade, I apply gilette gel that claims to be "razor burn resistant" but clearly isn't. I wash my face and neck thoroughly with soap every morning in the shower. On the days that I do shave (1 per week), I'll wash my face and neck in the shower with hot water and soap, wait some time, go to the sink to shave and then apply cold water. I also never shave against the direction of hair growth.
Despite all these measures, I still get these frustrating and very noticeable marks. I don't know why they keep occurring?
Hope some people could give me some advice as to what I can do to prevent them, treat them or just general advice regarding this matter.
I have had this problem for as long as I can remember shaving. I have tried all I can think of to prevent them. I used to shave with cheap disposable blades but switched to Gilette Blue II disposable blades. I never reuse a blade, I apply gilette gel that claims to be "razor burn resistant" but clearly isn't. I wash my face and neck thoroughly with soap every morning in the shower. On the days that I do shave (1 per week), I'll wash my face and neck in the shower with hot water and soap, wait some time, go to the sink to shave and then apply cold water. I also never shave against the direction of hair growth.
Despite all these measures, I still get these frustrating and very noticeable marks. I don't know why they keep occurring?
Hope some people could give me some advice as to what I can do to prevent them, treat them or just general advice regarding this matter.