Hi all, I have got myself one hell of a shavers rash front and back, and the itch is driving me mad!!!!, has anyone got any tips on how to relive it and how to avoid it again. Best regards x
I shave my face with a double edged safety razor, a feather blade and shaving soap applied with a badger hair brush.
My nadgy bits just get a trim though :)
Aloe Vera gel will work wonders to relieve the rash. Avoid tight fitting clothing and underwear if possible for the time being to allow the area to breathe
Sympathy from me too Mels. I was going to say that, judging by your photo, it definitely needs kissing better.
But then I checked you profile and discovered you aren't a cute beach chick.
So I'm right out of ideas.
http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=7278
This stuff, who cares if it's aimed at the ladies, it works. I don't have a razor rash/burn problem any more for the most part :D
Thank you all for your help, its much appreciated. have put some aloe cream on as it was to hand and will give the sudocrem a go tomorrow if asda or js have it. Will have to give zaquiel's recomendation a go, it looks good stuff, maybe next time my bits wont look like a swarm of bees has been at them . Cute Beach chick ! lol 
Sudocrem is amazing stuff I would definitely give it a go.
With regard to future shaving, I use Lush shaving cream it seems to work well for me.
My sincerest apologies for the lengthy post and if any of this seems obvious or condescending — trying to be comprhensive — I used to see this a lot.
MPS: Is this the first time you have shaved? If so, it's quite natural for a rash to develop as your skin will be very delicate.
As per Avrielle...Sudocrem/E45 should be useful as it's intended for nappy rash as well as in general for babies (very sensitive skin etc.). Because it contains an antibacterial/fungal chamical, you ought consider limiting use in order to prevent bacterial resistance. I suggest not using Savlon, Germolene or any other antiseptic cream after Sudocrem et al either, for the same reason. It isn't entirely likely BR will occur after extended use, however it isn't necessarily worth the risk.
After using Sudocrem for a couple of days, try using Zinc Oxide cream. This is an astringent therfore will likely smart for a few minutes post-appication. It is also a fairly decent topical anti-imflammatory, so should soothe the redness and raw sensation. If you apply the cream directy after shaving, it may prevent the rash developing and stop minor bleeds. Itch-wise — you'll just have to live with it and not scratch.
Apply creams a few times a day (morning and night after a bath or shower tends to be a good time), using an emollient (softening cream) at others, not-to-mention smoothing them in one direction. The latter may not make any difference, but it could help avoid further irritation. The emollient should also act as a barrier cream against contaminents. Rinse between applications. Ensure you wash your hands before and after application too, so as to avoid contamination. If you suspect any contamination, throw away.
If you don't typically use any sort of skin cream, be wary of using them on your genitals in case of sensitivity to ingredients. Test them on you forearms or the back of your hands before elsewhere and monitor for adverse reations. Do not use any with frangrance as they will cause irritation.
Most creams will contain Lanolin, which has been identified as a potential allergen/irritant. There are several different types of Lanolin, so if you are sensitive, you may not be to all. If you discover you do have a reaction to the creams discontinue use and see your GP.
My best advice would be not to shave but trim (very carefully). If you must shave, maintain good shaving pratices/hygiene: keep (your own) separate razors for pubic hair, fill an atomiser with Surgical Spirit BP and spray then rinse the blades before/after use and store in a closed container to help prevent infectious folliculitis; soften hairs with a warm wet cloth for around 5-10 mins before, a genital shaving oil is a good lubricant and rinse your blade in cold water to prevent blunting.
An aditional note on razors. Using razors with more than three blades is generally not advised. Whilst they result in a closer shave, they often cut too short promoting ingrown hairs.
Hope that helps.
Thank you Mr Socks, very helpfull indeed and no need for the apologie, intresting reading and will help me so I dont have this again. Best Regards to you 
Avrielle_Aniko wrote:
Interesting read with good advice! Good Stuff!
Never thought of Bacterial resistance... I just used what was to hand as I generally don't have moisturisers etc. and found it worked for me at the time.
Thank you!
There isn't an abundance of clinical evidence for this yet, however, with the prevalence of MRSA and people demanding antibiotics for viral infections, BR is becoming increasingly problematic. Also overuse and misuse of antiseptic medical preperations (topical and solutions) as well as aseptic solutions for the home could well have heavily contributed to the problem. Much better to keep a lotion or emollient in stock to use instead. Most people don't seem to bother, whereas just about everybody has some kind of first-aid cream in their medicines box/cabinet, so they're misused.
Re your comment on Ligno/Benzocaine preps.: the large majority of topical antiseptics (i.e. Savlon) contain anaesthetics, so you have been inadvertently using them anyway.
Mels Porn Star wrote:
Thank you Mr Socks, very helpfull indeed and no need for the apologie, intresting reading and will help me so I dont have this again. Best Regards to you
You're welcome.
It isn't guaranteed it won't occur again, though should help prevent. Every time you shave your skin will become less and less traumatised, but at the risk of it thinkening as a result and may not be quite as sensitive to featherlight touch. Swings and roundabouts. I'd suggest changing your blades resonably regularly too.
I neglected to mention: when you develop a shaving rash, stop shaving until it's cleared. You do not want to draw a razor over those swellings as it'll aggrivate them. You will probably incise as well them and leave open wounds. If you have already done this (it'll be obvious) clean the area with fesh cool water and a fresh tissue or cotton wool pad/ball/towel. Use a thin layer of antiseptic cream and when the bleeding has ceased apply a barrier such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline) thinly. Incising those bumps will increase chances of infection.
If you suspect any of the follicles have become infected — cleanse with warm salt water, apply antiseptic cream, cover with a dressing or plaster depending size of affected area to promote healing, change regularly and monitor. If it doesn't resolve in a couple of weeks, consider seeing your GP.
If you develop any pain, tenderness, unusual warmth, redness or other discolouration around a suspect follicle, it may be a boil. Do as above with the addition of a warm compress applied to the affected area to relieve pain/discomfort. This should encourage the boil (hopefully) to the point of spontaneous drainage/discharge and healing. Again, if it doesn't heal in a week or two, consider a visit to the GP in case you require antibiotics. Don't ignore it to the point of it progressing to an abscess.
Best regards!
P.S Sorry another long post.
A good Zink cream eg sudocrem should help, its nice and thick as well so will last when applied
i use silicone lube instead of shaving gel. it gives a fantastically smooth and close shave, without any rashes at all
Sit in a hot bath for ages. This opens your pores and makes the stubble softer and so more easy to get a clean shave without the rash! In the shower though, i do it at the end and put veet hair removal cream on (which is rubbish but thins the hair) and thrn use shaving cream