A person who shaves with a blade may suffer a number of complications. For example, Lord Carnarvon died as a result of a shaving complication, becoming the first person to suffer the curse of King Tutankhamun.
Complications of shaving with a blade:
(1) being cut
(2) bleeding
(3) spreading infection
(4) developing an infection, especially Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
(5) suffering a temporary or permanent cosmetic defect
(6) developing a scar, including keloid
(7) having a contact allergy to the blade or soap
Risk factors for bleeding:
(1) coagulopathy
(2) anticoagulation
(3) deep cut
(4) multiple cuts
(5) failure to control the bleeding
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