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Tanya Humohreys1

  • 1Center for Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatology and Department of Dermatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. humphreys@mail.tju.edu

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A 50-year old African-American woman presented to her physician's office seeking treatment of excess hair and secondary hyperpigmentation of her chin. On exam, her skin was noted to be Fitzpatrick Type V and her hair was course and dark.

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