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Is it ok to shave your arms?
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Yes: Not to close can set up inclusion cysts ( ingrown hairs).
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes.: You may have some local skin irritation, but if you continue to shave your arms regularly, this may lessen over time.
Answered 2/4/2017
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Arm shave: That is YOUR arm, & preference is yours. Make sure everything is sterile.
Answered 10/19/2016
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