Lasering body hair off boosts scalp hair growth?
    10/20/2018

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    Lasering off body hair does not boost scalp hair growth, as removing body hair does not redirect hair growth substances to the scalp. The idea that body hair uses up resources needed for scalp hair is incorrect, and treatments like finasteride are suggested for addressing hair loss.
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