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GlossaryBody Hair

hair that grows on the human body excluding the scalp

Body hair refers to the hair that grows on various parts of the human body, excluding the scalp. It includes hair on the arms, legs, chest, back, and pubic area. This type of hair can vary in texture, color, and density among individuals and is influenced by factors such as genetics, hormones, and age. Body hair serves various functions, including providing insulation, reducing friction, and playing a role in sensory perception.

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research Use of Body Hair and Beard Hair in Hair Restoration

28 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.

research Sex hormone levels and body hair growth in !Kung San and Kavango men from Namibia

25 citations , October 1993 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology”

Lower DHT levels lead to more body hair growth.

research Body to scalp: Evolving trends in body hair transplantation

22 citations , January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.

research Body Hair Transplant by Follicular Unit Extraction: My Experience With 122 Patients

18 citations , May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.

research Distribution of Body Hair in Young Australian Women and Associations With Serum Androgen Concentrations

12 citations , February 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

More body hair in young Australian women is linked to higher androstenedione levels.

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community Body hair growth on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.

community Why dont we research more on body hair

in Chat 32 upvotes 4 months ago

Body hair is more resilient than scalp hair due to different gene expressions and DHT sensitivity. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair loss, but they have varying effects on body and scalp hair.

community Body Hair Transplants with Buzzcut

in Transplants 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.

community Hairloss all over body and head

in Treatment 2 upvotes 6 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

community Increased Body Hair, No Head Growth on Oral Min and Fin, 3 Months In

in General 34 upvotes 11 months ago

OP is experiencing increased body hair but no head hair growth after three months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride. This is common, and head hair results may take up to a year.

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