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Does shaving with electric shaver cause hairloss due to electric current, because i noticed some bald patches in my hair after a month since i shaved.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Absolutely NOT: Bald spots on scalp? Shaved scald? Face? If you have a problem with scalp hair a dermatologist will help you.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 8/14/2015

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A member asked:

Does shaving with electric shaver cause hairloss due to electric current, because i noticed some bald patches in my hair after a month since i shaved.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Beck agreed

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