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Anything besides electrolysis forpermanently getting rid of hair?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Laser hair removal and intense pulsed light work very well on dark hair and light skin. Topical treatment with vaniqua is somewhat helpful.

Answered 7/5/2012

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