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How do i get rid or prevent dark spots where the hair follicle was on my legs from shaving? i've tried diff. shavers and creams. nothing works. help

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Nothing: Shaving does not remove the hair follicle, so the pigment still remains. Laser hair removal of the dark hairs can kill the follicle and therefore get rid of the dark spots.

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Answered 9/2/2015

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