A 41-year-old member asked:
Why does body hair grow before facial hair?
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 44 years experience
Hair: This is not always the case. Your hair is controlled by your genetic make up. You should see your dermatologist to make sure you are not having skin disease.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 12, 2012
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