Electric razor vs manual razor, what is the choice of 4 dermatologists?

 

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Dr. Kim Hyung-so, a dermatologist, recommended "applying → face wash and lather, using an electric razor →shaving in the opposite direction at the end." This is because manual razors are more prone to folliculitis than electric razors because of their blades. If you're using a manual razor, you'll need to take care of it, such as changing the blade frequently or disinfecting it.

 

 

You can choose between reciprocating and rotary shavers depending on your usage habits, but the rotary type tends to be more difficult to use. It's a good idea to soak your hair in water while washing your face or showering, then lather it up and shave.

 

He also advised, "As for the direction of shaving, check the direction of the beard and make it the direction of the shaved (i.e., the direction that is softer to the touch with the hand)." However, if you do it in a straight direction, you may feel that your shave is not clean. Then, at the end, you can shave one more time in the opposite direction. However, you should be careful when shaving in the opposite direction, as it is more prone to skin damage or cuts. To reduce skin damage, it's a good idea to shave less often, but since each person has a different degree of facial hair, you can shave according to the situation.

 

Dr. Park Jun-hong, a dermatologist, recommended "cleansing→ drying→ using an electric razor → moisturizer." You should wash your face before shaving. This is because if you shave your beard area without a clean face, you are more likely to develop wounds and folliculitis due to bacterial penetration. " It's less irritating to use an electric razor dry," Park said.

For those with sensitive skin, it's best to shave dry, as shaving foam can cause breakouts. If you're using a manual razor, it's better to apply a moisturizer or use a razor for sensitive skin that is less irritating. If it's dry after shaving, you can apply a moisturizer right away. Shaving can weaken the skin's protective layer by shedding the stratum corneum of the skin, so moisturizers containing cholesterol and ceramides can help.

 

Dr. Lee Se-won, a dermatologist, recommended "shaving with a waterproof electric razor with shaving cream."This is because the most common cause of beard problems is overstimulation. The sharp blade of a manual razor repeatedly damages the site of the rash wound. Electric razors, on the other hand, have relatively soft blades and less damage to the skin. In particular, a waterproof automatic razor that can be done with shaving cream is even less irritating. Also, if you have an allergy to the metal used in razor blades or shaving nets, a razor made of titanium can help.

 

To those who are worried that shaving their hair will make them grow thicker, the director said, "Cutting your hair doesn't make you grow thicker." The cross-sectional area of the razor-cut side is large, which only makes it look thicker. With the exception of the hair on your head, the hair around your eyebrows, beard, and ears can gradually become longer and thicker with age, regardless of whether you trim it or not.

 

Hair removal

 

There are many men who pluck their beards with tweezers. This is because they think that they fall out and grow repeatedly, and eventually the function of the hair root has reached its disposal and there is no longer hair.

 

Director Lee Se-won said, "Plucking the hair or beard does not damage the hair roots." Waxing or tweezers to remove hair is to pull out the hair shaft area above the hair root, so it is difficult to affect the hair root. Even if you pull it out with tweezers, the hair will grow back.

However, if you pluck the hair from your beard with tweezers, you should be careful of folliculitis, skin irritation, and pigmentation caused by bacterial infections. Director Kim Hyung-so said, "The microscopic inflammation caused by plucking hair can cause pigmentation," adding, "Pigmentation improves just by shaving rather than the physical stimulation of plucking hair, and lasers also help with pigmentation."

 

If white hair appears after hair removal, it is likely that only white hair remains because the white hair is not usually removed, and it may be that the hair of the hair follicle with white hair has grown out of several follicles in the same pore.

 

Folliculitis

 

Skin problems that occur in the shaved area (chin, throat, etc.) are most likely folliculitis caused by shaving. Director Park Jun-hong said, "On the face, the distinction between folliculitis and acne is blurred." When bacteria invade from the outside and cause inflammation around the hair follicle, it is called folliculitis, and when the entrance to the hair follicle is blocked due to excessive sebum secretion and inflammation is caused by anaerobic bacteria in the skin, it can be classified as "acne".

 

For the treatment of folliculitis, antibiotic ointments of the mupirocin family (bactrovan, eslovan, etc.) may be prescribed. Director Cho Jae-wi said, "What we should be careful of is the recurrence of folliculitis." When tired, drinking, stress, and lack of sleep, folliculitis can easily recur, so it is recommended to modify lifestyle habits along with antibiotic ointment.

 

Laser hair removal

 

If you have a lot of salt or a lot of salt, it's hard to take care of it, you can try laser hair removal. Director Park Jun-hong said, "The hair on the human and beard is thick and dense, so the laser energy is much higher than that of other areas of hair removal, so the doctor's skill is important." In addition, Dr. Park recommended a long-pulse 1064nm wavelength hair removal laser as a beard hair removal laser.

This is because lasers with wavelengths shorter than the 800nm wavelength band do not remove hair from deeply embedded beards. There are several types of long-pulse 1064nm hair removal laser equipment, including Zeo, Excel V, Gentle Max Pro, and Lightsheer Duet.

 

If you're worried about bluish skin, laser hair removal can help you get rid of it. Director Kim Hyung-so said, "Bluish also means that the pigment is deeply located," adding, "Even if you shave, the black hair in the skin remains and looks bluish, so you can laser remove your hair."

 

For those who are worried about side effects such as folliculitis after laser hair removal, Dr. Cho said, "Folliculitis may occasionally occur after laser hair removal, but it is reasonable to understand it as one of the inevitable phenomena," adding, "As heat stimulation enters the hair follicle area, the hair follicle is destroyed, and the bacteria around the hair follicle are provided with an opportunity to multiply with the help of heat energy. Post-laser folliculitis can be controlled with short-term antibiotic therapy." On the contrary, burns after hair removal should not occur.

 

Ironically, if you experience frequent folliculitis around your beard, removing your facial hair with a hair removal laser can help prevent folliculitis from recurring.

 

Hair growth

 

There are also many men who have few beards and want a fuller beard. Director Lee Se-won said, "As you get older, you can naturally grow more beards." Beards are usually at their most abundant around the age of 40~50. Unlike the hair on the scalp, body hair and beard can normally increase to about 50~60s.

 

For those who are wondering whether to apply Minoxidil to their beard, Dr. Lee said, "Minoxidil is a hair growth agent, but it is not very effective on beards and sideburns," adding, "If you want to apply Minoxidil to your beard, you can try it for about three months, but if it doesn't work at all after three months, it is better to stop."In some cases, contact dermatitis may occur while applying minoxidil, so if the skin becomes red or itchy, the application should be stopped."