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Im a girl and i have dark hair on my back and stomach, what do i do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hairy: It may be normal but then again you may have a problem you say nothing of your menses normal or not? In any case see a gynecologist or endocrinologist for an evaluation.

Answered 1/22/2013

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