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    Glossary Paradoxical Hypertrichosis

    unexpected hair growth after hair removal treatments

    Paradoxical Hypertrichosis is a condition where hair growth occurs in areas where hair removal treatments, such as laser hair removal, have been applied. Instead of reducing hair, these treatments can sometimes stimulate hair follicles, leading to unexpected and increased hair growth. This phenomenon is rare but can be particularly frustrating for individuals seeking to reduce unwanted hair.

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    1. Dutasteride worked at 3x/week, then paradoxically got worse after upping to 5x/week — DHT went UP, not down Reddit · 5 Sept 2026