You might know someone who has been through cancer, but you shouldn't try to relate that experience to your friend's diagnosis. Try to avoid sharing stories about people you know who have suffered from cancer, and remember that each case is different. Instead you can let your friend know that you are familiar with cancer up to a point, and let your friend decide whether or not to ask you to elaborate. Saying something like, "my neighbour had cancer, and he came through just fine" is not that likely to reassure your friend. You may give the impression that you are detracting attention from her when you are trying to show support and solidarity. While you may want to say the right thing to your friend, it is more important that you can be a good listener for the other person. They may tell you what kind of support they need. You might think you are expressing support and solidarity, but unless you have been through cancer, you do not know how your friend will be feeling, so don't say you do. If you say something like "I know just what you're going through," or "I really know how you feel" it might seem like you are not taking it seriously enough. If you try to equate your friend's diagnosis to a difficult period is yours or somebody else's life; it can come across badly and be insensitive. If you know somebody who has been through cancer, you can mention this and offer to introduce them, but don't push it. You can just say, "I have friend who went through cancer a few years ago, if you like, I can put you in touch." You can also offer sympathetic statements of support like "I can't imagine how hard this is on you" or "if you need me, I am here for you." You might think it is helpful to offer advice on how to deal with cancer, or how somebody you know was helped by some alternative treatment. Your friend, however, will not want to read a long story about something that doesn't really have anything to do with her. Offering advice about something you have no clear experience of us, no matter how well meaning, can appear insensitive. Leave the advice to the doctors. This is also not the time to ask questions about your friend's lifestyle or habits. Maybe your friend is a long-time smoker, who you spoke to about lung cancer countless times. That doesn't matter now. Just focus on supporting her and being sensitive. No matter what your beliefs are, try not to convince the person to try a certain type of treatment. Whether they are going through conventional or alternative treatments, it is their decision. While it is important to be positive, you shouldn't say something like "I'm sure you'll be fine," or "you'll get through it no problem." You may just be trying to show support, but what you say might be interpreted as belittling the seriousness of the situation. You may not know all the facts about the diagnosis and the prognosis. Don't push your friend to reveal more about the prognosis than she has already. Rather take the time to educate yourself as much as possible independently. You can talk to friends or family to find out more information, but respect your friend's privacy at all times.

Summary: Remember that each cancer journey is different. Don't say you understand what your friend is going through. Don't offer advice and don't judge. Don't be blindly optimistic.

Ingrown hairs on the face happen more commonly in men after shaving. To help prevent this from occurring, avoid using any products that contain alcohol when you shave. Products that contain alcohol can dry and irritate your skin, which may lead to ingrown hairs. Use a natural moisturizing shaving product based on plant oils or other hypoallergenic substances. This will decrease the chance that the product will irritate your skin and make acne worse. Another way you can prevent ingrown hairs from occurring is to use a very warm or hot washcloth to hydrate your face before shaving. The water will soften your facial skin and hair and make your facial hair easier to cut. If your hair is easier to cut, you will have less risk of irritating your facial skin, and a straight cut across the hair will decrease the risk of ingrown hair. Keep the warm to hot washcloth on your face for three to four minutes. If you need to keep adding hot water to keep it warm, do that. You can also shave after you get out of a hot shower. Applying your shaving oil or cream the proper way can help soften the hair and get the hair ready to shave. The motions should be against the grain. This will ensure that the oil or cream gets to the base of the facial hair. You also should leave the cream on for a few minutes before shaving. Use light, gentle strokes while shaving, especially when shaving areas that have acne. Make certain your razor has a sharp blade. Replace old razors often with a new razor blade or new razor as needed. Moisturize your face after shaving using a natural moisturizer to avoid chemicals that may irritate your skin. Topical retinoids, low dose corticosteroids, topical antimicrobials, and alpha-hydroxy acids may help lessen the instances of ingrown hairs. You can also ask your doctor about topical eflornithine, which can slow the growth of facial hair. If you want to permanently remove the hair or if you have chronic ingrown hairs, consider laser hair removal. It is a quick treatment that works on short hair and can deliver permanent results. It can, however, also be costly, require multiple treatments, cause scarring or blistering, and be painful. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about this possibility. There are some at-home laser treatments on the market, but you may not want to experiment with these on your face, as you could cause damage without really realizing it. Leave the laser therapy to the professionals your safety is work the extra cost.
Summary: Refrain from using alcohol-containing products. Use a warm compress before shaving. Massage oil or cream into your face using circular motions. Talk to your doctor about medications. Consider laser hair removal.