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What hormone affects body hair during puberty?
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Adrenal androgens: Hormones that are not cortisol but are produced by the adrenal gland are responsible for hair growth in pubertal development. 17 hydroxy progesterone, DHEA and DHEAS.
Answered 12/20/2014
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