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What Causes Dark Rashes On Face After Shaving?

I have dark rashes on my face due to shaving. I was using 3 blade razor but for a year or so I used 2 blade. That is how it happened. But it didn t go after I reverted back to 3 blade. It has decreased after i started applying after shave. Please suggest some solution.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I will keep a possibility of either phototoxic dermatitis with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Or contact sensitivity to aftershave lotions.
Fragrance present in aftershave lotions is the most common contact allergen and can lead to pigmentation.
I suggest you to stop using after shave.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a mid potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily.
I also suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day to prevent sun induced darkening.

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What Causes Dark Rashes On Face After Shaving?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic I will keep a possibility of either phototoxic dermatitis with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Or contact sensitivity to aftershave lotions. Fragrance present in aftershave lotions is the most common contact allergen and can lead to pigmentation. I suggest you to stop using after shave. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a mid potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily. I also suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day to prevent sun induced darkening. Regards