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Stop Shaving to Heal Folliculitis

For some people shaving can cause or aggravate folliculitis. Shaving can cause very small nicks in the skin. Bacteria naturally resides on the skin. Once there is a little nick, the bacteria can get into the skin and cause an infection. If you stop shaving, you will no longer be giving the bacteria an entry into your body. 

For some, giving up shaving would be a dramatic solution. If that is the case, try following up your shaving routine with an antibacterial product. You can apply colloidal silver or coconut oil to the freshly shaved areas. Alcohol, witch hazel and vinegar are all good antibacterials too, but they would likely sting the skin quite a bit if you apply them right after shaving.

Another option would be to consume turmeric daily to prevent folliculitis. ...

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