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If i pluck beard hair for months eventually would the hair follicle stop producing hair and kill it after being plucked so many times? thanks.
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Unlikely: despite plucking, hair might still grow back. even chance of getting folliculitis in area as follicles could be disrupted. Laser hair removal is an option
Answered 12/3/2018
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