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I'm 23 years old male and some hair start to grow on my chest , if i don't like it , is it safe to use topical eflornithine cream to slow it's grow ?

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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Might work: It's safe to use. You could consider laser hair removal as well because it's unlikely for eflornithine to work on a man's chest, possible but unlikely.

Answered 12/10/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 23 years old male and some hair start to grow on my chest , if i don't like it , is it safe to use topical eflornithine cream to slow it's grow ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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