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A 16-year-old female asked:

Because of hair removal, my pores/follicles are bad. on my calf, they are big and dark. on my thigh, they are little raised mounds. will waxing help?

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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered

Internal Medicine 30 years experience

Waxing: Will keep the hair removed if needed but won't change your follicles.

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