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Dermaroller to prevent razor bumps?

August 15, 2017
Asked By:Henrikhair in Independence, Kansas, USA

hi! I always get Razor Bumps under my neck after I shave. Is it possible to use dermaroller for some weeks to thicken up my skin, so I may get more used to shaving and not having razor bumps?

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Answer: No, derma roller is not effective in this setting

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Answer: No, derma roller is not effective in this setting

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