Pakistan
A 17-year-old male asked:
Can turmeric be helpful in removing hair on the body, as said by many doctors. if yes, how should i use turmeric in order to remove hairs?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Krishna Narayanananswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Prevention: There are anecdotal reports of turmeric being helpful in preventing hair growth. At this's point, there are no studies regarding removal of hair.
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Last updated Sep 2, 2015
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