A 41-year-old member asked:
why does body hair grow before facial hair?
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Dr. Robert Jackson answered
42 years experience Dermatology
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.
Answered on Aug 12, 2012
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