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I have dark skin and i started shaving the hairs under my stomach &i have darkspots &ingrown hairs how can i get rid of them without lazor treatment?

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Dr. John Walker answered

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Clean, dry, no sun: Keep it clean, dry, and out of the sun. If you want them permanently removed then laser hair removal is the only way. NAIR treatment can dissolve the hair, but is not permanent.

Answered 8/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have dark skin and i started shaving the hairs under my stomach &i have darkspots &ingrown hairs how can i get rid of them without lazor treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Walker answered

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