Is it permissible to use black henna to fill in areas of hereditary baldness that are devoid of hair, knowing that the goal is not to conceal gray hair?
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There is no harm in applying black henna to hairless areas, and this is not considered dyeing with black which is prohibited. The prohibition is specific to dyeing hair.
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