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I shaved my hair, and i was bleeding. later, new hair grew from the area i shaved. why is this? how do i get rid of the new hairs?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Shaving hair: Shaving only cuts the hair off at the skin and it keeps growing back. Electrolysis is used to kill hair follicle.

Answered 1/2/2021

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A member asked:

I shaved my hair, and i was bleeding. later, new hair grew from the area i shaved. why is this? how do i get rid of the new hairs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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