Why do men lose their head hair as they age but not their beard or pubic hair?

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Aninjanameddaryll@sopuli.xyz · 7 pts · 3y

Because dht doesn't gather there. Dihydro testosterone.

Also, we do lose some hair density as we age. The beard usually doesn't, but the pubes often do. But that's more a matter of it growing back in slower as the body slows down. I'd say it's an 8/10 thing where's there's visible decrease in pube density.

Used the be a nurse's assistant, so I've seen plenty of naked people lol.

Ilikemoney@beehaw.org · 6 pts · 3y

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guy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y

IIRC... natural testosterone production leads to a biproduct called DHT. It's a chemical responsible for many adult male characteristics. Beard hair is different to scalp hair. There is evidence this chemical causes scalp hair loss, but beard and body hair growth