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Is it safe to shave facial hair fo women
Hi... Is it safe to shave facial hair fo women?? Does it increases the hair growth or makes the hair thicker? Does it makes the skin darker? Is there any benefits of shaving facial hair??
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Yes, you can shave. It's a myth that hair grows thicker after shave.
Do consider getting checked for PCOS (It could be a reason you have excessive facial hair in the first place)
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Dr. Aishwarya Katta
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Hyderabad
Yes it is safe to shave . One of the safest ways of hair removal is shaving . It does not thicken or increase growth . But it is imperative to check why you have unwanted facial hair . Kindly contact me to have a complete evaluation.
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