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Hi, i have a question similiar to the "feather/thread" like hairs. they aren't just on my breasts though. theyre on my entire body. itchy, too.
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Exam: Cannot be diagnosed without actual visualization. Please call you PCP or dermatologist for a full body exam.
Answered 1/22/2016
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Lanugo: These are fine hairs that occur on the body. Its normal part of the body. If it is unappealing, some women opt to use various methods of removal (shaving, chemical removal, procedures with electrolysis). See a doc if you have a rash or if itching persists.
Answered 1/22/2016
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