Getting a fresh new haircut might improve your look, but dealing with itchiness and irritation afterwards isn’t fun. Itchiness might be caused by small hairs stuck to your clothes or skin, but if that itchiness doesn’t go away, it might also be caused by a rash, a fungus, or even acne. In this article, we’ll tell you exactly how to prevent itchiness due to your haircut, as well as how you can treat it afterwards (no matter what the cause is).

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Wash your skin with antibacterial soap.

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Apply a warm compress to soothe itchy, bumpy skin.

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Treat barber’s itch with a prescription antifungal.

  1. Barber’s itch, or tinea barbae, is caused by a fungus. Usually, this will happen along your beard or neck area if you got a shave along with your haircut. You might notice itchy red bumps that swell or develop pus over a couple of days. If that’s the case, make an appointment with your doctor to get a prescription antifungal cream.[11]
    • Barber’s itch is often caused by fungus trapped within your barber’s shears or razors.
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Sarah Gehrke, RN, MS
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This article was medically reviewed by Sarah Gehrke, RN, MS and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Sarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013. This article has been viewed 93,811 times.
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