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Been having abnormal hair growth for years, what could cause this?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Several causes: In women its important to rule out polycystic ovary

Dr Harte and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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