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Is there any problem in growing a lot of hair in armpits. I haven't shaved my armpits since the hair started growing there.(from age 12. Now I am 25. And there is a lot of hair there. It stinks most of the time. But I don't like to remove the hair. Is there any issues?
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Hi! Growing too many hair in the arm pits will increase the sweat retention and chances of bacterial infections. If you are unwilling to shave them you can trim them and use a syndet soap to bath and use antibacterial and antifungal sweat absorbing powder.
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