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What hormones are responsible for excessive body hair?
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Excessive hair: Generally, testosterone is the culprit. However, other hormonal imbalances may contribute.
Answered 4/15/2020
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Not hormones: A man with a normal amount of testosterone will be hairy or smooth depending on his genetic background. It's the skin's ability to respond. Taking extra testosterone won't turn a smooth man hairy -- if it did, the steroid monsters at the gym would all grow extra body hair, and by and large they do not. Smooth or hairy, I hope you like who you are -- or shave / "manscape" what you don't want.
Answered 5/20/2014
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