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Why are my hairs growing faster on my shins than rest of my legs. wasn't like that before.

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Hormonal: Hair growth is hormone regulated. There may have been a change in your hormonal profile. Talk to your doc about that. He will do a physical exam and history taking first and suggest work up and/or treatment.

Answered 8/2/2013

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