Hair on Penis

Q. I have a hairy penis. How do I remove the hair from it?

A. Hair on the genitals is common and not a medical problem. If you find it bothersome, however, you may have it removed permanently by electrolysis — the same procedure used for hair removal on the legs. This procedure can be done in a dermatologist’s office. Each hair is grasped with tweezers that have electric current going through them. The electric current is used to kill the root of the hair to prevent the hair from coming back. The process is not painless, but other methods do not destroy the root, and the hair will simply grow back in one to three months.