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Sparse body hair

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Sparse body hair may be genetically determined or may be a symptom of an endocrine disorder, due to abnormal amounts of sex hormones in the body.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Skin

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