Dr. Phil Kieran: My daughter has ingrown hairs and is self-concious about her legs, any advice?

If your daughter has skin irritation from things like detergent or fabric softener it is a good idea to eliminate these irritants.

Dr. Phil Kieran: Skin irritation from shaving can be a really upsetting problem for young people.

My 15-year-old has started to shave her legs this summer, but is getting ingrown hairs. Some of them have become infected and painful. She is using an antiseptic cream, which is helping. She has promised to stop shaving until the spots have cleared, but is feeling very self-conscious about her legs. What would you suggest?

Skin irritation from shaving can be a really upsetting problem for young people.