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I'm 27 yrs old and still no facial hair. Any suggestions? (photos)

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aswin.1989Nov 2, 2015

Sir , am 27 and am unabale to grow my facial hair, i ve taken my hormonal tests and checked themmm as per a dr. Advice . Bt even after using Regaine 2% for 4 months still no change , feeling so down as my friends and colleagues treat me as a kid , i ve lost.my confidence too. Kindly gimme a way to make this situation better. Please

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