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If vaginal hair is plucked and there is boil, what can we do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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If you have an: Actual boil i would see your physician for evaluation ; treatment.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/8/2013

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A member asked:

If vaginal hair is plucked and there is boil, what can we do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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