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Will traditional shaver make my beard grow thicker than the electric one also which is better for sensitive skin ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

No connection: The choice of razor will not in any way change your genetics or the amount of hair follicles you have.

Answered 1/5/2019

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