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hair removal Epilation Cosmetic dermatology The use of lasers or other instruments to remove unwanted facial and body hair by 'zapping' the hair follicle to slow or stop hair growth. See Cosmetic laser surgery. Patient discussion about Depilatory creams. Q. Is there any treatment in Chinese medicine to remove body hair? I’m a 22 years-old girl, and I’m considering laser hair removal of the hair on my legs. Usually I prefer the natural way, so I wanted to ask if there’s any Chinese way to remove body hair. Is it better than laser? A. There’s no treatment to remove normal body hair (and no, in contrast to what the cosmetic industry tries to brainwash you, the hair on the legs isn’t a shame), but if there’s abnormal growth of hair (e.g. on the forehead) where it shouldn’t grow due to an imbalance in the body, then there are treatments to restore the balance and treat the hair growth. Read more or ask a question about Depilatory creamsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, studies into depilatory creams reported adverse effects such as skin irritation and allergies, hence clipping may be preferred to the use of depilatory agents. |
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