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Hello if i shave my head multiple times will it cause any harm to hair follicles.ihad already shaved my head thrice .last time i shaved was year ago?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

No,it will not cause: any harm to hair follicles. Your hair will still grow normally.

Answered 7/25/2016

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A member asked:

Hello if i shave my head multiple times will it cause any harm to hair follicles.ihad already shaved my head thrice .last time i shaved was year ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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