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Is It Safe To Pluck The Hairs Off A Mole In Genital Area?
i am a female and i have a raised mole on my genitals, its not dangerous but i can never be clean shaven i have to leave a little patch around it, i was wondering if i could pluck the hair from the mole so i could finally shave properly. would it be dangerous if i pluck the hairs off of a raised mole
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Hi.
As per your case history of mole, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't pluck hair as it may cause folliculitis.
2. Instead use a trimmer to cut the hair.
3. Using razor or hair removal cream can cause irritation and infection. So avoid it.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history of mole, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't pluck hair as it may cause folliculitis.
2. Instead use a trimmer to cut the hair.
3. Using razor or hair removal cream can cause irritation and infection. So avoid it.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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