My partner has always been a wet shaver but has been told to use an electric razor while having treatment. Does anyone have any recommendations as to which is best, he usually shaves every other day but could easily do it every day.
Hi, I don't think any particular electric shaver matters, I bought a Phillips wet and dry for after my operation, he will find it hard to use a dry razor, well I did a long time ago when I tried so that's why I went to wet and dry but to be honest the moment I could go back to wet shaving I did as the electric seems to irritate and the shave isn't very good, he will most likely have to shave daily with electric
Hope this helps and hope the treatment goes well
Take care
Tony
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Hi ValH
I also bought a Philips 3000 (S3133) and used it during Radiotherapy and for about 2 months post treatment. I prefer a wet shave. I had radiotherapy on right side of face & neck and beard stopped growing. It hasn't started again 18 months post treatment so I only have to shave 1 side Now the blades last longer !!
Hope the treatment goes well
Ivan
Same here. My beard hasn’t grown back on my RH neck at all since I had RT there 2.5 years ago. I’m assuming now it probably won’t. I was warned against wet shaving due to the increased risk of cellulitis should I nick myself. So I used a Philishave (rotary head) during treatment. The most expensive ones are a waste of money. You can normally get a decent one for about £40. And there’s nearly always a special offer on in Boots.
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