DocBright vs. Razor Bumps Inc. for online shaving waivers.
If you're weighing your options for an online shaving waiver (no-shave letter), here's a straightforward, side-by-side look at how DocBright and Razor Bumps Inc. compare on turnaround, pricing, and the clinician who reviews your case. Waivers are issued only when medically necessary.
$59 standard visit (within 24 hours) · $129 priority (within 12 hours). Documentation issued only when medically appropriate.
How the two services compare.
We've summarized publicly available information about Razor Bumps Inc. alongside what DocBright offers today. If anything below is out of date, email careteam@docbright.com and we'll update it.
| Feature | DocBright | Razor Bumps Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Standard turnaround | Reviewed within 24 hours | May take up to 3 days |
| Priority option | Priority review within 12 hours | Not consistently offered |
| Standard visit price | $59 | Pricing varies, roughly $74.98–$125 |
| Priority visit price | $129 | Not consistently offered |
| Surprise or add-on fees | None — flat per-visit pricing | Pricing can vary by case |
| Who reviews your case | Board-certified dermatologist | Not always a board-certified dermatologist |
| Video or phone calls required | No — asynchronous photo + history review | No |
| Satisfaction guarantee | If we can't help, we refund your visit fee | No published guarantee |
| Available in | All 50 states | Varies |
Information about Razor Bumps Inc. is based on their publicly available materials at the time of writing. We've aimed to represent it factually — please reach out if you spot something we should correct.
Board-certified dermatology, not generic telehealth.
Shaving waivers sit at the intersection of medical evaluation and real-world documentation. Both pieces matter, and both are easier when the clinician reviewing your case actually specializes in skin and hair.
Dermatologist-led care
Every shaving waiver case on DocBright is reviewed by a U.S.- licensed, board-certified dermatologist. PFB, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation are bread-and-butter dermatology — this is what our clinicians look at every day.
Predictable, transparent pricing
$59 for a standard visit reviewed within 24 hours, or $129 for priority review within 12 hours. No subscription, no surprise fees, and a refund if we can't help.
Asynchronous by design
No video calls, no phone tag, no calendar juggling. Upload photos and history on your schedule and read your dermatologist's plan when it's ready — usually before tomorrow.
Documentation that fits your employer
When medically necessary, your dermatologist signs an employer shaving waiver (no-shave letter) appropriate for HR. If your employer has a specific form or wording, share it and we'll complete it as part of the visit.
Three steps. Five minutes or less. No video calls.
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Tell us about your shaving history
Answer a guided medical history about PFB, prior treatments, and your shaving routine, and upload three to five clear photos of the beard area. Include any specific forms or wording your employer has requested. Most patients finish in under five minutes from their phone.
Under 5 minutes - 02
A dermatologist reviews your case
A board-certified dermatologist reviews your photos and history, asks follow-up questions if needed, and determines whether daily shaving is medically inadvisable.
Within 24 hours - 03
Signed waiver documentation, when warranted
When medically necessary, your dermatologist signs and sends an employer shaving waiver (no-shave letter) you can share with HR, along with a treatment plan for the underlying condition.
Issued when medically necessary
From our Chief Dermatologist
“Pseudofolliculitis barbae and persistent razor bumps are real medical conditions, and an employer shaving waiver is real documentation. Our job is to evaluate the skin carefully, write a plan that actually treats what's going on, and — when daily shaving is medically inadvisable — provide the documentation that lets you do your job without aggravating it.”
— Mitchell J. Mandel, M.D., F.A.A.D., Chief Dermatologist and Co-Founder, DocBright
Common questions about online shaving waivers.
How does an online shaving waiver work?
You answer a guided medical history about PFB, prior treatments, and your shaving routine, and upload three to five clear photos of the beard area. A board-certified dermatologist reviews your case, asks follow-up questions if needed, and — when daily shaving is medically inadvisable — signs an employer shaving waiver (no-shave letter) you can share with HR.
How much does a DocBright shaving waiver visit cost?
$59 for a standard visit (reviewed within 24 hours) or $129 for priority (within 12 hours). There are no surprise fees, and we don't require a subscription. If a dermatologist determines a waiver isn't medically necessary or your case isn't suitable for review via DocBright, we'll refund your visit fee.
Does an online shaving waiver really work with my employer?
Most employers accept a letter from a licensed clinician documenting that daily shaving is medically inadvisable. Your dermatologist writes documentation appropriate for your employer and, if you provide a specific form or wording your HR team has requested, will complete it as part of the visit.
What conditions qualify for a shaving waiver?
The most common qualifying conditions are pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), recurring ingrown hairs, and persistent razor bumps with inflammation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or scarring. Your dermatologist reviews your photos and history to determine whether daily shaving is medically inadvisable in your case.
Can DocBright write a signed no-shave letter or excusal letter for work or school?
When medically necessary, yes — a board-certified dermatologist signs documentation appropriate for an employer, school, or other organization that has requested a clinician letter. We don't guarantee a waiver: a DocBright visit is a medical evaluation, and the dermatologist's judgment determines what documentation is appropriate.
Are DocBright clinicians board-certified dermatologists?
Yes. Every visit on DocBright is reviewed by a U.S.-licensed, board-certified dermatologist. We don't route shaving waiver cases to general telemedicine providers, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants.
Learn More
Online shaving waiver
The main DocBright page for online employer shaving waivers — what we evaluate, what photos to send, and how documentation is issued.
Learn more →Shaving bumps · PFB
Treatment plans for pseudofolliculitis barbae, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation.
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Send your first photos in a few minutes. A board-certified dermatologist will review them and write you a plan, usually before tomorrow.
No subscription required. Receipt available for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Available in all 50 states.