Having body hair is normal. Some may want to get rid of face and body hair permanently for cosmetic reasons, while others may want to get rid of excess hair growth, especially on the face due to hormonal disorders. There are ways to get rid of hair for a long period of time and possibly permanently. Read more: How Can I Remove Body Hair Permanently at Home? Article
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Hair Loss Quiz
True or false: Genetic hair loss comes from the mother's side of the family. Take the Hair Loss Quiz to learn about your hair....
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Conditions That Can Cause Body Hair Loss
Some kinds of body hair loss -- or extra growth -- can be a sign of another health condition. Find out what yours might mean.
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An average adult has about ________ square feet of skin. See AnswerRelated Disease Conditions
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Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing, or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness, and small red pus bumps. Ingrown hairs usually heal on their own, but topical antibiotics, chemical depilatories, and hair-removal lasers may be used in the treatment of ingrown hairs.
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Why Has My Hair Suddenly Changed Texture?
Many different things can change the texture of your hair. It can be your age or any health conditions like menopause, and cancer that you can start noticing some changes in your hair.
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Can I Use Epilator on Privates?
An epilator is any device that removes body hair by pulling it out from the roots. Small and portable epilators can easily be used on privates.
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Effective Ways to Stop Hair Loss in Men
Hair loss is one of the common problems in men. There could be many causes of hair loss that include diet, mineral deficiency, medications, stress, pollution, and genetics.
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Can You Do a Brazilian With an Epilator?
A Brazilian is a waxing method used to get rid of all or most pubic hair. You can do a Brazilian with an epilator — but you should know that using an epilator may not be the best choice for doing a full Brazilian.
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How Common Is Hair Tourniquet?
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare medical disorder in which part of the body such as a finger, toe or penis gets wrapped in hair very tightly. This is most common in babies if the parents, siblings or caretakers have long hair. Because a lot of hair tourniquets are resolved at home, they are probably underreported.
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Is Hair Transplant Permanent?
Yes. The main advantage of a hair transplant is that it is a permanent procedure. The long-term outcome of a hair transplant is subject to certain conditions.
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Electrolysis vs Laser Hair Removal
Electrolysis is a method of hair removal in which an electrical current is sent through a hair follicle. Laser hair removal is a method of hair removal in which a laser (a concentrated beam of light) is used to remove unwanted hair.
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Do Epilators Cause Ingrown Hairs?
An epilator is a handheld device that removes body hair by pulling it out at the root. Any hair removal method can cause ingrown hairs, including epilation.
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Do Hair Growth Vitamins Work?
Vitamins or herbal supplements for hair growth are often used to promote healthy hair growth and regrowth. If there is hair loss or hair damage associated with a serious nutritional deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals, hair growth supplements can help with hair growth or regrowth.
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