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Why Some Men Can't Grow Beards
We asked a dermatologist to explain the scientific reasons that some men aren’t able to grow thick, dense facial hair.
Dr. Jennifer Chwalek is a Board Certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York. Chwalek explained that an inability to grow thick facial hair is not directly related to low levels of testosterone.
Facial hair growth is largely determined by genetics, which can determine the number of hair follicles a person has, as well as how the follicles react to a byproduct of testosterone known as dihydrotestosterone.
PFC (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SSG Jessica Bautista PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
CSM Charles Hayden SPC Margaret Higgins
CPT Jack Durish SFC (Join to see)
SPC Jeff Daley, PhD SN Mel Roberts
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Capt Seid Waddell MSgt George Cater
CSM Richard StCyr SSG Buddy Kemper
Steve Durgin CPL Dave Hoover
We asked a dermatologist to explain the scientific reasons that some men aren’t able to grow thick, dense facial hair.
Dr. Jennifer Chwalek is a Board Certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York. Chwalek explained that an inability to grow thick facial hair is not directly related to low levels of testosterone.
Facial hair growth is largely determined by genetics, which can determine the number of hair follicles a person has, as well as how the follicles react to a byproduct of testosterone known as dihydrotestosterone.
PFC (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SSG Jessica Bautista PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
CSM Charles Hayden SPC Margaret Higgins
CPT Jack Durish SFC (Join to see)
SPC Jeff Daley, PhD SN Mel Roberts
SFC Chad Sowash SSgt (Join to see)
Capt Seid Waddell MSgt George Cater
CSM Richard StCyr SSG Buddy Kemper
Steve Durgin CPL Dave Hoover
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I first grew my mustache while in the Army and never gave it up. My immediate superior was unhappy. He predicted that all the young soldiers in our command would emulate me. He was correct. Most of their attempts were sad. Many used mascara to enhance them, but it looked bad when they sweat.
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