Question 1

what is the definition or description of: sparse body hair?

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Sparse body hair.: Hairs are strands that grow from the epidermis and are composed of Keratin.  Sparse body hair is when there are few hairs in areas that one would anticipate more hair.

Question 2

should guys wax body hair?

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It's his choice: And if there's somebody special, the partner's choice as well. Some men are blessed with luxuriant chest hair and love it.  They should enjoy it. Other men / couples prefer smooth. Shaving or waxing are personal choices.

Question 3

does exercise reduce body hair?

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No: No. Unless your treadmill  has a laser hair removal system attached to it.

Question 4

how come menopausal woman lose body hair ?

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Menopausal Hair Loss: 75 percent of menopausal women suffer from female pattern hair loss. Menopausal women with this condition often see extensive hair loss from the top of their head. They also might notice that individual strands of hair become smaller in diameter, which increases the appearance of excessive hair loss.

Question 5

what ethnic groups have a lot of body hair?

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All: Family history is most important in determining this.

Question 6

why does body hair grow before facial hair?

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Hair: This is not always the case. Your hair is controlled by your genetic make up. You should see your dermatologist to make sure you are not having skin disease.

Question 7

why am i losing body hair but not head hair?

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Concerning: This can signal loss of testosterone in a grown man, even if the sexual stuff is normal. Hemochromatosis, other liver troubles, pituitary problems and a bunch of other possiblities exist. Your physician usually screens you for liver stuff fairly often, and if the libido is flagging, make an appointment.

Question 8

could body hair signal the end of height growth?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Increasing body hair is derived from hormonal influences of the adrenal glands. It may precede the onset of puberty by a year or more in some kids. As puberty progresses, the amount of body continues to increase.Since its onset and expression is so variable, i find it a poor indicator of when or if further growth will occur.

Question 9

can i use home waxing strips for male body hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But try a test spot first and follow the directions!

Question 10

is t there some mediciations to reduce body hair?

Accepted Answer

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

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