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Top tips to prevent and treat razor bumps

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Razor bumps, triggered by ingrown hairs, may be treated at home using strategies to reduce the irritation, such as allowing the area to grow out, stopping scratching and wearing loose clothing to avoid friction. Using an exfoliating cream with salicylic acid or glycolic acid, or a soft brush may help release the hair and remove the bump

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