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Can you tell me is laser hair removal worth it for people with pcos?

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Hair growth and PCOS: Laser hair removal may help with pcos as it would affect the hair follicle and root. There aren't any long term studies to show that it will remain permanent but could control symptoms for a longer period of time than other traditional measures.

Answered 9/28/2016

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