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Just pulled an inch long ingrown hair from chin. how can hair grow healthy like that under skin?
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Yes, can grow very l: But usually irritating to skin, and usually results in a blocked oil gland. Will heal quickly after hair is liberated.
Answered 10/6/2016
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