there are many things that can be done to control his acne from prescription antibiotic solutions to a variety of highly-effected acne medications that his medical provider can prescribe. however if he is just getting acne-like bumps from shaving he may have a condition called folliculitis barbae. these are really hair follicle infections. "not shaving" may not be an option but shaving will definitely make it worse. i doubt that medicated or mentholated shaving cream will be the answer. he may not know how to shave properly. they don't teach this in school and his father or older brother may not have taken the time to instruct him. improper razors dull razors razors that are used by others in the shower to shave legs etc are not appropriate to use on his face. many young men are shaving their pubic areas so if he is using the same razor for both the north and south this can be part of the problem. if he is using a wet razor it should be new and sharp. changing to an electric razor the does not trim as close is another option. if all of these suggestions do not help he should see his medical provider for a proper assessment.
my son is 16 and has acne prone skin that is made worse by shaving. is there anything he can use to help illevate acne? . my son is 16 and has acne prone skin that is made worse by shaving. is there any treatment options or medicated shaving creams that would help illevate this problem.