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With excessive hair on my belly, chest and shoulders- is there any way to get rid of it permanently?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Laser: Anything that destroys the root/bulb should do the trick.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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