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A 33-year-old male asked:

Why is it that ive shaved my head for years and never had a problem but now i get ingrown hairs all over when hair grows back ive tried everything i can find to stop it. i even stopped shaving for a year started back and still have the problem?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

I would see a dermatologist.

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Answered Jun 21, 2022

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