But my male patients do complain about shaving, and about ingrown hairs in particular.  Here are some ideas:

•  Avoid disposable razors (it's surprising how many men use these, particularly men who shave their heads);
• Use two different brands of shavers on alternate days;
• Our aesthetician at our medical practice swears by a product line called Tend Skin for ingrown hairs.  This is not for men with allergies to preservatives or sensitive skin;
• Avoid those foamy shaving creams; they're mostly air and don't really lubricate or protect your skin for shaving;
• Here are some shave creams that I recommend:
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    • Vanicream Free and Light Shave Cream (good for sensitive skin);
    • Clinique Cream Shave and the Clinique Aloe (buy the Aloe if the man really wants a foam rather than a cream);
    • Kiehl's (comes in a jar);              
    • Cremo and Alba are good drugstore brands that are very affordable.

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