This section reveals some of the common and intriguing myths in the world of medicine and discusses some of the exciting recent medical discoveries and how they affect your world.


2. "SHAVING YOUR HAIR CAUSES IT TO GROW BACK DARKER, COARSER & FASTER"

Another classic myth...many ladies are hesitant to shave their 5 o'clock shadow because they believe that more hair will grow back in it's place. However, shaving just cuts the hair at the skin surface and has no effect on the part of the hair shaft below the surface which is where hair growth and pigmentation occur.

Although the hair may seem to grow faster after shaving, it's just an illusion...a small amount of new growth on a clean-shaven face is much more noticeable than on a bearded lady. Also, the blunt stubbly ends of recent growth can appear as darker, coarser hair...thus, unless you plan on joining the circus, it's OK to clear-cut the forest.