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Glossary Body Hair

hair that grows on the human body excluding the scalp

Body hair refers to the hair that grows on various parts of the human body, excluding the scalp. It includes hair on the arms, legs, chest, back, and pubic area. This type of hair can vary in texture, color, and density among individuals and is influenced by factors such as genetics, hormones, and age. Body hair serves various functions, including providing insulation, reducing friction, and playing a role in sensory perception.

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research Use of Body Hair and Beard Hair in Hair Restoration

28 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses using body and beard hair for hair restoration and reviews the indications, techniques, and risks involved, but reports no new clinical results.

research Sex hormone levels and body hair growth in !Kung San and Kavango men from Namibia

25 citations , October 1993 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology”

This study observed that in Namibian/Southern African men, hormone levels, particularly estradiol, influence the growth of body hair, with different effects noted in various ethnic groups.

research Body to scalp: Evolving trends in body hair transplantation

22 citations , January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration using body hair, reporting no new clinical findings, and highlights its potential for advanced baldness cases with limited scalp donor hair.

research Body Hair Transplant by Follicular Unit Extraction: My Experience With 122 Patients

18 citations , May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This study found that body hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction was effective and resulted in high satisfaction among selected patients with limited scalp donor hair.

research Distribution of Body Hair in Young Australian Women and Associations With Serum Androgen Concentrations

12 citations , February 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

This study found that a self-assessed modified Ferriman-Gallwey score of 10 or higher indicates excess body hair, and suggests androstenedione measurement should accompany testosterone when evaluating hyperandrogenism.

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community Body hair growth on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.

community Why dont we research more on body hair

in Chat 32 upvotes 6 months ago

Body hair is more resilient than scalp hair due to different gene expressions and DHT sensitivity. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair loss, but they have varying effects on body and scalp hair.

community Hairloss all over body and head

4 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

community Increased Body Hair, No Head Growth on Oral Min and Fin, 3 Months In

in General 34 upvotes 1 year ago

OP is experiencing increased body hair but no head hair growth after three months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride. This is common, and head hair results may take up to a year.

community my Body hair has stopped working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 44 upvotes 2 years ago

A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

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learn Hair Transplant

Can hair be taken from other parts of the body for hair transplantation? Body hair can be used for transplantation but is generally a secondary option.
Can body hair be used for a hair transplant? Body hair can be used for transplants but may have lower success rates.
Is a hair transplant safe? Serious complications are uncommon in published case series, but every transplant carries risks, including infection, folliculitis, numbness, scarring, poor growth and, rarely, skin necrosis. Risk depends on the surgeon and on who actually performs the surgery.
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Does aloe help your body absorb vitamins for hair? There is no good evidence that aloe helps you absorb vitamins for hair. Drinking aloe has its own risks.