An African American patient has reoccurring folliculitis on the face. The nurse should instruct the patient to do which of the following?

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Using an electric razor can help prevent further irritation and damage to the skin, which can exacerbate folliculitis. Shaving daily, shaving very closely or shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth can all increase the risk of irritation and damage to the hair follicles.

An African American Patient Has Reoccurring Folliculitis on the Face