Really bad razor burn will look like a red and irritated or streaky rash that has small red bumps.
Other symptoms of really bad razor burn are tenderness and swelling, itchiness, burning or stinging and pain or other discomfort.
The best product for razor burn is Aloe Vera, Witch hazel or over the counter topical antibiotic cream or even an over the counter hydrocortisone cream.
Vaseline can also help heal and fix razor burn and can help keep the skin moisturized and relieve itching and irritation as well.
The Vaseline applied to the razor burn helps to keep the skin hydrated and prevents further irritation and protects the skin from external irritants such as bacteria and allergens and promotes healing of the razor burn by trapping in nutrients and moisture in the skin.
Applying Vaseline or other petroleum jelly to your razor burn can help reduce redness, prevent infection and soothe irritation.
Things that make razor burn worse are some deodorants, scented shaving creams or gels, aftershaves that contain alcohol and shaving too quickly using a dull shaving razor or shaving against the direction of the hair growth.
When you have sensitive skin you're more likely to get razor burn.
And shaving when there's not enough hair to cut or using too much force when shaving or shaving the same area multiple times can make razor burn worse.
Getting razor burn all of a sudden can be due to skin sensitivity, razor blade condition or the shaving technique you're using.
Dry shaving or shaving without soap, water or shaving cream or shaving too quickly can also irritate the skin and cause razor burn.
Also shaving against the hair growth can cause razor burn and using scented shaving cream, aftershave or shave or skin gels can irritate the skin and lead to razor burn.
Your skin may also be more sensitive and lead to irritation or you're using a dull razor blade.
Inflammation from ingrown hairs can also be a cause of razor burn.
The best cream for razor burn is an over the counter topical antibiotic cream or even an over the counter hydrocortisone cream.
These creams can help heal the razor burn and soothe the irritation and help the razor burn heal faster.
However just note that walking or running can make the razor burn worse and if it appears to be infected you should see your doctor.
If you leave razor burn untreated the razor burn will simply heal on it's own within a few days or so although if the razor burn is infected it can become worse.
Most cases of razor burn are nothing serious and heal on their own but if it seems to be getting infected you should see a doctor about it.
Most cases of razor burn usually last 1 to 2 days although in some cases the razor burn may last 4 to 7 days and if it doesn't go away you could have an infection and need to see a doctor.
Most razor burns last around 2 days although some razor burns may last 3 to 4 or even 7 days and will eventually go away on their own without any treatment.
Razor burn is not fungal itself although razor burn can sometimes be caused by fungal infections such as when you have an underlying condition called folliculitis which can be triggered by bacteria, fungi or even physical irritation like shaving.
Most razor burn is a result of irritation from shaving although it can be a result of fungal infections.
If the razor burn you have is accompanied by persistent itching, red bumps or is stubborn it can be a sign of fungal folliculitis and is often caused by a fungus called Malassezia.
Some ways you can heal a razor burn are by applying some Aloe Vera gel to the razor burn which will also soothe redness.
Applying a cold compress or a wet cloth from the freezer can help relieve burning and itching and help with the razor burn.
You can also help heal razor burn by applying a fragrance free moisturizer and even taking an oatmeal bath or apply some oatmeal mixed with water to the area.
Hydrocortisone cream can also help heal the razor burn.
Apply a low strength hydrocortisone cream once or even twice a day to reduce inflammation and reduce irritation.
Which hazel and glycolic acid can also be used to heal razor burns.
Applying some witch hazel can help with the inflammation and using glycolic acid can remove razor bumps and help heal razor burn and give your skin a smoother appearance.
Razor burn will also heal on it's own within a few days but you can do the above things to help speed up the healing.
You can also prevent razor burn by shaving after showering when your hair is soft, using a lubricant such as gel, soap or shaving cream, shaving in the direction of the hair growth, using a sharp razor blade and exfoliating your skin.
If the razor burn does not heal or it seems to be infected you should see a doctor.
Especially if the rash lasts for weeks or the razor burn lasts for weeks or you have signs of infection like pus or you have blisters you should see a doctor.