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The difference between antiperspirant and deodorant comes down to their ingredients. In most cases, antiperspirants contain an active aluminum ingredient (which helps with sweat control), while deodorants do not. Because of this, many patients with excessive sweating benefit from regular antiperspirant use.¹

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While every patient with excessive sweating may have their own unique triggers, some of the most common causes include²:

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When left untreated, excessive sweating can damage and irritate healthy skin in the affected areas. Examples of complications if untreated include³:

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Antiperspirant help manage excessive sweating by creating plugs that slow the production of sweat from the axilla. During the day, we have a higher body temperature and are more likely to be active, which results in the creation of less effective plugs. Overnight, we have a lower resting body temperature and a slower sweat rate, which allows for the creation of more effective plugs. With this in mind, we recommend instructing your patients to apply Gillette Clinical antiperspirant at bedtime for the best results.

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Gillette Clinical antiperspirant is made with high-quality ingredients. Review the full list on our product information page.

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Gillette Clinical antiperspirant provides relief and peace of mind. Made with high-quality ingredients and clinically proven for the best results, you can feel confident recommending Gillette Clinical to your patients struggling with excessive sweat.

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Gillette is committed to improving our sustainability practices as we continue to provide high-quality products. In partnership with our parent company, Procter & Gamble, Gillette has made strides to improve the sustainability of our product creation, marketing, and packaging. Learn more about our sustainability efforts and how Gillette is Bringing Out the Best in the World Around Us. Learn more about how Procter & Gamble is committed to sustainability.

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Yes. Advising patients to use a face wash or scrub to help soften their facial hair and recommending that they hydrate their skin with warm water for at least three minutes before shaving will help soften hair and make it easier to cut without irritation.

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The first step is cleansing the skin with a gentle scrub and warm water or using a shaving brush to remove dirt & oil from the surface of the skin, and release trapped hairs. This allows the razor to make proper contact with both the skin and hair. The next step is hydration. Moistening the face and using a shave cream will help hold the water on the hair. As the hair soaks up the water, it swells and softens, making it easier for the blades to cut without irritation. The following Q&As are also applicable to shaving with PFB.

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Yes. Dull blades can lead to nicks and irritation. The blade should be changed when a patient experiences tugging or discomfort. It may also be helpful to recommend a razor that features an indicator strip that will fade to white when they are no longer getting an optimal shave.

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Yes. Men average about 170 strokes while shaving, and almost 120 of these are re-strokes. When the shaving cream has been scraped off, repeat strokes decreases lubrication, which can lead to shaving irritation. Using a razor like SKINGUARD with lubrication before and after the blade minimizes friction and irritation. Visit our product information page to learn more.

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No. patients should always be instructed to use a shave cream. Shave creams have skin-protecting lubricants that help the razor glide across the face and hold in hydration while shaving. This will result in less tug and pull, less scraping on the skin, and less irritation.

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Yes. Instructing your patient to shave with light, gentle strokes while letting the razor do the work is key. Counselling them to start shaving with the grain, then (if necessary) go against the grain for an even closer shave, will help prevent irritation. Visit our patient resource page to download our Shaving 101 patient educational resource.

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No. Shaving the upper lip and around the mouth at the end of the shave will give the shave gel more time to soak in, and further soften facial hair making it easier to cut.

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Yes. Rinsing the blade throughout a shave prevents buildup on the blade edges and cartridge and will result in better glide and more comfort.

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Up to 20 shaves, even on sensitive skin. Every Gillette SKINGUARD blade delivers up to a month of shaves. To ensure a long-lasting lubrastrip, store your razor in the included organizer tray or face up—away from damp surfaces.

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All Gillette SKINGUARD, Fusion5, ProShield and ProGlide handles fit the SKINGUARD cartridges.

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Yes. Recommending patients use a nondrying, dermatologist-tested shave gel, to soften hair and help defend skin against nicks and cuts is important. Also, advising patients to use an advanced multi blade razor like SKINGUARD that has blades spaced closer together to minimize tug & pull in addition to its SKINGUARD technology between the blades that guard against irritation, will provide a more comfortable shave with less irritation. For more information on SKINGUARD Technology, visit our product information page.

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Yes, SKINGUARD razors can be used by anyone looking to achieve a better and more precise shave without irritation or razor burn.

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As a sensitive area of the body, grooming the pubic region offers unique challenges compared to other areas of the body. Requiring efficient and precise tools designed not to snag or pull at the delicate skin, additional care is required to cut and trim the coarse and dense hair that grows in the pubic region. Additionally, the topography and physiology of the male pubic areas can vary greatly, making it one of the most difficult areas to trim safely.

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It is estimated that 60% of American men shave or groom their pubic region. Of that groom, 1 in 2 men have injured themselves during this process. By recommending tools specifically designed for grooming this area of the body, healthcare professionals can help their patients achieve a more comfortable and effective pubic area shave.

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The best ways to trim male pubic hair is to use a trimmer tool specifically designed with pubic areas in mind. The Gillette Intimate pubic hair trimmer was created to offer specific features and benefits when trimming hair from this region, including:

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Yes. For the best results, healthcare professionals should instruct their patients to:

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For the best results, it is recommending that patients use a pubic hair specific razor when shaving their pubic region. Made to provide the most comfortable and efficient shave, Gillette Intimate pubic hair razor offers the following features and benefits:

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Yes. For the best results, healthcare professionals should instruct their patients to:

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Patients looking for a comfortable and close shave should use Gillette pubic shave cream for the best possible results. Combining the benefits of hair-removal tools and chemistry, shave cream helps to protect against irritation by allowing the razor blades to glide over the skin’s surface with minimal friction.

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After grooming the pubic region, many men can experience increase irritation or chafing. Shaving can impact the skin’s natural moisture barrier, leading to an increased feeling of tightness and dryness to freshly shaved areas. Friction from skin rubbing against skin or clothing can lead to painful chafing, irritation, and redness. For patients struggling with pubic area chafing, recommend the Gillette pubic anti-chafe stick to provide hydration and reduce irritation throughout the day.

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Gillette Intimate male grooming products are made with high-quality ingredients designed to give your patients the best possible shaving experience. To learn more about the ingredients in the Gillette pubic shave cream and pubic anti-chafe stick, Review the full list on our product information page.