Ice will constrict the blood vessels, helping to form a clot. Use a styptic pencil or pen to stop the bleeding. If you want the most efficient way to stop your shaving cuts from bleeding, keeping a styptic pencil on hand is probably your best bet, says Dr. Mercurio.
It takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the swelling to go away. You may have to have many follow-up visits with your urologist to chart your progress. If conservative measures (meds and jock strap) don't work, surgery may be needed and the testicle may have to be removed.
Symptoms and Causes
Severe pain in your scrotum (the sac that holds your testicles). Bruising in your scrotum. Swelling in your scrotum. Pain and discomfort in your lower abdomen.
Trauma to the testes can cause severe pain, bruising, swelling, and/or in severe cases even infertility. In most cases, the testes—which are made of a spongy material—can absorb some impact without serious damage.
If you accidentally cut yourself while shaving your pubic hair, take a bath and wash the area with mild soap and water. Do not use perfumed soaps as they may sting. Pat the area dry. Keep the cut clean and dry and continue warm soaks for comfort measures.
Cold water can be all you need, and you're almost sure to have it on hand. When using this remedy, the colder the water, the better. It will cause your blood vessels to constrict, causing the flow of blood to slow and eventually clot. For faster and more effective results, try rubbing an ice cube on the cut.
The time taken for a shaving cut to heal will depend on the nature of the cut. A minor shaving nick heals in 5-10 minutes. But a deep cut can take longer to heal. It can be anywhere from 2-5 days to even a month.
Generally the scars produced through shaving cuts are small, and given time will fade away. They may never completely disappear, however they are likely to become so small that you won't notice them anymore. It is important that you give the scar enough time to heal before seeking any further treatments.
Although it might hurt initially, the pain brought on by a small razor cut usually fades after a few minutes. Like a superficial cut by a razor blade, a paper cut smoothly parts the skin, but while a clean razor leaves little behind to irritate the wound, a paper cut deposits material that really stings.
Cuts and nicks are a part of shaving. They won't happen to you every time, but they will happen. When you nick or cut yourself, be sure to grab a clean tissue or cloth and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
When you cut yourself shaving, you bleed like crazy for two reasons: The large number of blood vessels near the surface of your face, and the sharpness of your razor.
Apply a fresh cut of aloe vera or aloe vera gel to the affected area as needed. If you use a gel, make sure it's free of fragrance and artificial coloring. Witch hazel. Witch hazel is a natural antiseptic with anti-inflammatory properties.
If you nick or cut your pubic area, Dr. Wechsler urges you to apply gentle pressure on it to stop the bleeding and to make sure the area is clean by washing it with soap and water. In the same vein, Dr. Nazarian suggests following up the cleanse with Aquaphor to prevent the cut from getting infected.
Your pubic hair region is more sensitive than your armpits and legs. So one reason why you might be hurting down there when the hair starts to grow back is because of razor burn, which can be itchy or painful. Another reason why you might be uncomfortable is because shaving can trigger ingrown hair growth.
Absolutely! Razor blades can spread infections such as warts (caused by a virus), folliculitis (typically caused by staph bacteria), or jock itch (fungal infection). And that's true even if you don't cut yourself. Shaving creates microscopic openings in the skin, which allow organisms to enter and spread infection.
Hair doesn't naturally grow in scar tissue because there aren't any hair follicles in a scar. Hair follicles are capsules underneath the skin that hold and regrow hair. Blood vessels under follicles help them grow and regenerate. But when a scar forms on damaged skin, hair follicles don't grow back.
Luckily, most small cuts, scratches, and abrasions will go away on their own, thanks to your body's amazing ability to heal itself. If a cut looks serious or infected, though, call your doctor.
To help the injured skin heal, use petroleum jelly to keep the wound moist. Petroleum jelly prevents the wound from drying out and forming a scab; wounds with scabs take longer to heal. This will also help prevent a scar from getting too large, deep or itchy.
Growth and Rebuilding:
Blood cells, including red blood cells with high oxygen levels, will flow to the injury site to help create new tissues. Your body will also start to produce more collagen around the injury, which helps knit your skin back together.
Complete scar removal is not possible, but most scars will gradually fade over time. A number of treatments are available that may improve a scar's appearance and help make it less visible. If scarring is unsightly, uncomfortable or restrictive, treatment options may include: topical silicone gel or silicone gel sheets.
Scars cannot be removed completely, but they can often be made less visible. A GP may refer you to a dermatologist (skin specialist) or a plastic surgeon for treatment. Some treatments, such as laser therapy and steroid injections, are not widely available on the NHS, so you'll need to pay for them privately.