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GlossaryAxillary Hair

hair growing in the underarm area, starting during puberty

Axillary hair, commonly known as armpit hair, refers to the hair that grows in the underarm area. It typically begins to develop during puberty due to hormonal changes, specifically the increase in androgens. This hair serves various functions, including reducing friction between the upper arm and the torso, and playing a role in the dispersion of pheromones.

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research Role of Dehydroepiandrosterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate for the Maintenance of Axillary Hair in Women

5 citations , January 1993 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research”

DHEA and DHEA-S help maintain underarm hair in older women.

research Steroids excreted by human skin. I. C19-steroids in axillary hair.

5 citations , January 1983 in “PubMed”

Human skin releases different steroids, with some coming from sebaceous glands and others from sweat glands.

research The potential for occupational exposure of veterinarians to ketamine resulting in positive drug tests

3 citations , February 2018 in “Australian Veterinary Journal”

Veterinarians could test positive for ketamine from work exposure, not just substance abuse.

research Two females with hair loss

July 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.

research BENIGN PREMATURE ADRENARCHE: CLINICAL FEATURES AND SERUM STEROID LEVELS

77 citations , September 1983 in “Acta Paediatrica”

Dexamethasone effectively normalizes elevated steroid levels in girls with premature adrenarche.

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community A Different Take on Curing MBP

17 upvotes 7 years ago

Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.

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