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Why is it that i keep getting ingrown hairs?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ingrown hairs: If you shave, wax or tweeze a hair – it may grow back into the skin (especially if curly.)

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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