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A member asked:

Can nair hair removal cause a burn type of abrasion on the head of a penis?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Danger: Yes. And it can also scar. Please don't use this product on your penis.

Answered 6/8/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't this: Nair should NOT be used on the penis and can cause injury.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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