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I have hirsutism and fear taking meds to lose hair growth on my head instead of my buttocks and face. help.
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Don't be affraid: You should take your medication. It will regulated your hormones and reduce your body hair without causing you to lose hair from your scalp. In fact, if you don't take your meds, the hormones in your body could cause you to lose hair on your scalp.
Answered 7/2/2013
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