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Can shaving the face where there is no hair cause hair to be grown or is it a myth? thanks

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. G: Shaving an area without hair will not make hair grow there. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/6/2019

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A member asked:

Can shaving the face where there is no hair cause hair to be grown or is it a myth? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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