Question 1

how increase body hair in man?

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Hard to do: How much body hair (androgenic hair) you can develop is genetically programmed & parallels the tendency to go bald. Anecdotally, there are descriptions of men applying Minoxidil / rogaine (minoxidil) to their bodies and seeing some results over months. If this is what you want, and your physician is okay with it, then try it.

Question 2

how can i grow more body hair?

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Body Hair: At 18 y.o., you may grow more body hair w/the passage of time.  You can see your doctor to make sure all is well w/your hormones.  Please do not take any products sold to increase body hair.  They are dangerous.  Above all, be neat, clean, treat others the way you would like to be treated.  This is much more attractive than body hair, which many people shave off anyway.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

how can i decrease my body hair?

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It depends: If you are female with a hormone problem such as pcos, then medical treatment may help. Other wise, laser hair removal, intense pulsed light, shaving and waxing all work.

Question 4

how come men still grow body hair?

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Because we can?: Genetics determines how much body hair a man can grow. Personal preference determines whether he shaves / trims / "manscapes" it. There's no moral right or wrong here. Many men prefer to shave and nowadays many women prefer a shaved man. If you find male body hair disagreeable, there are plenty of naturally smooth and shaved men.

Question 5

what are the benefits of body hair?

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Hair: Keeps you warm in winter.

Question 6

should men shed body hair seasonally?

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Effluvium: This question has been wondered about for many years. The problem and evaluating an answer is that you need a quantitative assessment of hair loss. This is extremely difficult to do with body hair, and somewhat easier to do with scalp hair. It is thought that the seasonal changes in hormones in temperature may indeed result in loss. I personally do not believe this exists.

Question 7

why do you lose body hair with aging?

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: Hair follicles have some gender related attributes which vary as to person and inherited traits.  In males, the continued production of testosterone can inhibit growth and lead to "male pattern baldness", which Minoxidil can inhibit to preserve continued hair loss, but once lost, "remedies" are limited to hair transplants, artificial appliances (wigs, etc).

Question 8

in what way can i reduce my body hair?

Accepted Answer

Manscaping: Trusting you're a male naturally "blessed" with a lot of body hair. Most other men are at least a little bit jealous, and many hairy guys love it, but it's your choice (and your partner's, if you've got somebody). There's a whole culture of "manscaping" with trimming and even styling of body hair. Shaving, waxing, and (if you're sure) electrolysis are all options for you.

Question 9

could body hair signal the end of growth?

Accepted Answer

No: Development of  body hair does not signal end of puberty.

Question 10

why does it itch while my body hair grows?

Accepted Answer

Some ideas: If you shave your body hair, consider using cilppers instead -- sometimes itching is caused by the very short hair tips pushing against your skin surface. Consider also using a shampoo daily with one or more anti-dandruff agents.

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