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Unwanted hair

I have unwanted hair around my nipples and I'm so self conscious about it that I really want to remove them. But I've heard that removal of hair on the breasts/nipples can cause breast cancer. Does anyone know if this is true to all methods of hair removal or just waxing/plucking? Could anyone suggest something I could do to solve my problem?
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i pluck mine to been doing it now for years... thing is ive noticed that i started getting ingrown hairs now and have to break the skin to get them  out... i dont no which one looks worse the hair or the cuts :(
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i actually shave mine and have been for years lol
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I pluck them. I also get them on the upper lip, and chin. I am only 24, half white and half puerto rican. I think its my hormones, but it's very irritating. Best of luck.
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I pluck them, although they kinda hurt sometimes...lol
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I've never heard of the breast cancer association, I've been plucking/or shaving that area for years. No problems. Best wishes.
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