I shaved for the first time last week and naturally, as I spend four days a week at the pool, I wanted to shave high enough to look nice in my speedos and avoid the dreaded “hair shorts.” But on this morning’s ride, after about an hour, my hairless inner thighs became very uncomfortable. When I got home I took off my shorts immediately, and discovered lots of little red dots. Obviously, this is some kind of rash. It can’t be a heat rash, I think, because it’s only 60 degrees outside, but perhaps it is moisture-related. After showering and baby-powdering the regions in question, I feel better, but I still have some discomfort. Are there any dermatologists out there who can tell me what to buy at the drugstore for this stuff? Why should shaving down there lead to so much unpleasantness?
Don’t shave against the grain. It took me a while of shaving my legs to get the feel for what areas I could shave against the grain and get away with, and which areas I would pay dearly for if I tried it. Basically anything at or below the knee is OK against the grain for me. Anything above the knee I get that nice little rash you’ve described.
I can’t believe I just gave shaving advice. I sure hope my wife’s not spying.
That happened to me too - I followed someone’s advice the next time and wiped down my legs with isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) to disinfect the area, then used some moisturizer after everything was dry. It helped a lot.
What I suggest is that rather than a cream or lotion…for your legs…
before you shave make a paste if Salt and Vinegar - rub all over your legs. Then shave with your wives old razor…dont want it to be to sharp and cut you. Shave as fast as you can and then rinse them off with some rubbing alcohol to close the pores.
Most likely razor burn, just like most of the previous posters have suggested. However, I have a different suggestion for preventing razor burn. Use “Tendskin” after you shave, it stings like hell in the areas where you have nicked yourself but otherwise no ill feelings. It works great but it is pricey.