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My yoga doctor said that bald men can get new hairs, if they rubbing their finger nails regularly atleast 3 to 4 months, is it true or not?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Medical Myths: Nope. This is a myth that has no basis in reality. If it were true this would be advised by every doctor in the world since so many men have so many issues with their male pattern baldness.

Answered 7/8/2013

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