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Is there any kind of medicine or treatment besides laser removal to soften body hair or completely get rid if it? what doctor/specialist i should see?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Another Option: Electrolysis is another option but is time consuming. It is done by an electrologist.

Dr Pack agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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