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What Causes Red Spots On Face After Shaving?
Question: Hi Dr. Generally I shave daily and use a good shaving cream with aloe or vitamin E. My issue is if I miss one day and then shave, I am left with blotchy red spots (2-3) on my face (cheek or chin). It doesn't burn but it's a bright red spot. Any suggestions (other than shaving daily?) thanks - XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Sounds like the normal regrowth of hair follicles through the skin
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In my opinion, I think you are trying to describe the presentation seen with the regrowth of hair follicles that try to pass through the skin resulting in spot-like appearance on the skin that can be red, irritated and itchy.
I would still like to request you to attach clear images of the region to our discussion for my viewing if you do not mind, and I can provide you with a more accurate response and what exactly can be done from there on. You can either attach the images to our discussion here or if you are finding it difficult to do so then email them to: YYYY@YYYY
with 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in the subject line
I look forward to hearing from you so please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Sounds like the normal regrowth of hair follicles through the skin
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In my opinion, I think you are trying to describe the presentation seen with the regrowth of hair follicles that try to pass through the skin resulting in spot-like appearance on the skin that can be red, irritated and itchy.
I would still like to request you to attach clear images of the region to our discussion for my viewing if you do not mind, and I can provide you with a more accurate response and what exactly can be done from there on. You can either attach the images to our discussion here or if you are finding it difficult to do so then email them to: YYYY@YYYY
with 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in the subject line
I look forward to hearing from you so please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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