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Can laser treatment for facial hair cause vitamin d deficiency or skin cancer ?
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Dr. Coyle Connolly answered
28 years experience in Dermatology
Hair removal : I am not aware of any link between hair removal and vitamin d deficiency or skin cancer . Laser hair removal should be performed under medical supervision.
Answered on Apr 16, 2013
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