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The individual occurrence and characteristics of chest hair depend on the genetic disposition, the hormonal status and the age of the person. The genes primarily determine the amount, patterns and thickness of chest hair. Some men are very hairy, while others have no chest hair at all. All ranges and patterns of hair growth are normal.
Vellus hair grows on the chest and abdomen of both sexes at all stages of development. During the final stages of puberty and extending into adulthood, men grow increasing amounts of terminal hair over the chest and abdomen areas. Adult women can also grow terminal hairs around the areola, though in many cultures these hairs are removed.
The word is from early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". [2] It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, [3] especially if it develops well after puberty. [4] Cultural stigma against hirsutism can cause much psychological distress and social difficulty. [5]
LET’S UNPACK THAT: Sales of chest-enhancing bras have plummeted, with current trends celebrating a more modest, often cleavage-less bust. But history tells us that women’s chests have always ...
A bearded lady (or bearded woman) is a woman with a naturally occurring beard normally due to the condition known as hirsutism or hypertrichosis. Hypertrichosis causes people of either sex to develop excess hair over their entire body (including the face), while hirsutism is restricted to females and only causes excessive hair growth in the ...
Not convinced that age really is just a number? Just take a look at Celine Dion. The iconic singer is 49 years old, but a seemingly unedited nude photo proves she could pass for a mere fraction of ...
Women play an important role in helping men break down the barriers that surround those simple health conversations and can be the catalyst in getting men to move and stay active during the month.”
Abdominal hair is the hair that grows on the abdomen of humans and non-human mammals, in the region between the pubic area and the thorax (chest). The growth of abdominal hair follows the same pattern on nearly all mammals, vertically from the pubic area upwards and from the thorax downwards to the navel.