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Sideburns, sideboards, [1] or side whiskers are facial hair grown on the sides of the face, extending from the hairline to run parallel to or beyond the ears. The term sideburns is a 19th-century corruption of the original burnsides , named after American Civil War general Ambrose Burnside , [ 2 ] a man known for his unusual facial hairstyle ...
The pattern of hair growth in generalized prepubertal hypertrichosis predominates the face, back, and limbs. [6] Importantly, this is unique from excessive hair growth patterns in hirsutism. [6] Hypertrichosis itself is benign, but presents a cosmetic issue that may lead to psychosocial problems.
It eventually spreads to the sides and lower border of the chin and the rest of the lower face to form a full beard (age 16–19). [8] Although this order is commonly seen, it can vary widely, with some facial hair starting from the chin and up towards the sideburns.
The Army of the Czech Republic permits moustaches, sideburns or a neat full beard of a natural colour. A moustache has to be trimmed so it would not exceed the lower margin of the upper lip. Sideburns may not reach under the middle of each auricle. Hairs of sideburns and goatee may not exceed 2 cm (0.787 inch) in length. [11]
A more elaborate growth of sideburns which also grow larger toward the chin, resembling a mutton chop (cut of meat with a bone sticking out). An English style that became popular with some in the US by the early 1800s. [18] Neckbeard A beard which does not include any hair on the face, but includes the hair of the neck, or under the jaw, or both.
The man was balding and had a friendly face and thick glasses. Howard went over and sat next to the man and said hello. Right away Howard could smell the stale, warm scent of prison homebrew on ...
The Saddle Brook, NJ native doesn’t sing at the pulpit, but he does sport sideburns, high hair and a sterling silver cross that was handmade for Elvis by the superstar’s ranch hand in 1972.
A relatively small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard. The condition is called hirsutism. It is usually the result of polycystic ovary syndrome which causes excess testosterone and an over-sensitivity to testosterone, thus (to a greater or lesser extent) results in male pattern hair growth, among other symptoms.