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I know these might be silly questions but I have to ask...
I had my first treatment for my legs and arms on Monday. I have started getting regrowth which is not surprising since I usually get regrowth very soon after shaving. There are some areas where I don't see much regrowth and there are some black dots where I think hair is trapped.
What does this all mean? Would the hair that's growing back actually shed? It seems to be strongly rooted. Will the hair that's trapped in the black dots come out? What about the areas where there isn't much regrowth?
Lastly, is it okay to shave while all this is going on or does it mess up the shedding process. I know I have a lot of questions so I appreciate anyone's responses
Thanks!

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I know these might be silly questions but I have to ask...
I had my first treatment for my legs and arms on Monday. I have started getting regrowth which is not surprising since I usually get regrowth very soon after shaving. There are some areas where I don't see much regrowth and there are some black dots where I think hair is trapped.
What does this all mean? Would the hair that's growing back actually shed? It seems to be strongly rooted. Will the hair that's trapped in the black dots come out? What about the areas where there isn't much regrowth?
Lastly, is it okay to shave while all this is going on or does it mess up the shedding process. I know I have a lot of questions so I appreciate anyone's responses
Thanks!

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shedding doesn't start until about 1.5 weeks after treatment and lasts up to 3 weeks. some hairs are stuck, called pepperspots. you can exfoliate and gently rub in the shower with a loofa to help them come out. you can shave while waiting for shedding, but it can slow downt he process a bit and it's a bit harder to tell what/when hair is shedding when you're shaving it. but you can definitely do it. you need to wait a few weeks for results.

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Thanks blink888! Now, I've already gone and shaved my legs but now I'm regretting it. The hair is now at this short stubble stage and the only way it seems to come out is if I pull it out with tweezers! I only do this for the ones that seem to be loose. I've tried to sponge them out but it doesn't seem to work.
What can I do to get these hairs out?? Thanks again!

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it's still a bit early. just keep scrubbing gently with a loofa in the shower. you can also use tape.