Body hair, Dermatology FAQ

Hair growth If hair growth solution is applied to different areas of the body for an extended period, will hair grow in those areas?

Causes of sebaceous cysts? Hello Doctor: I often develop sebaceous cysts and folliculitis. After researching, I learned that the primary cause of sebaceous cysts may be related to my constitution. Is there a connection between this and staying up late or my diet? My mother always...

Genital issues Hello, I am 49 years old. I originally had sparse body hair, including in the pubic area, where I only had a small amount of hair in the triangular region. However, over the past two years, after starting to practice yoga three times a week and participating in a r...

Endocrine disorders? Excessive body hair? I am a high school freshman, and since I was in the first year of junior high, I have started to grow hair on my abdomen, which has become thicker and more noticeable over time. Sometimes I pluck it, but it seems to grow back even more. T...

Itching on the inner thigh? I have been experiencing symptoms similar to the ones described for a long time. Sometimes it itches so much that I scratch my skin, resulting in unknown fluid and then pain for a while (from the broken skin). Due to having more body hair, I often swea...

Regarding scabies or pubic lice? Hello, doctor. I previously had scabies, and after treatment, I confirmed that there are no more mites on my body (I stopped medication for two weeks, and there are no symptoms in areas prone to infection like my fingers and belly button). However...

Telogen effluvium Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about our usual hair loss (such as hair loss while washing, blow-drying, or other body hair like eyebrows and pubic hair). When these hairs fall out, is there usually a small white bulb at the root? I found information online st...

Skin Dear Dr. Huang, Over the past year, I have gradually developed large patches of white spots on my body, which become intensely itchy at night. During the day, exposure to sunlight also causes significant itching. The body hair on the white patches is slowly turning white an...

Abnormal hair growth and hair loss? Hello Dr. Jiang: I have noticed a significant increase in body hair, which has become longer (with many new hairs growing), and I am experiencing severe oiliness on my scalp, intense itching, hair loss, and thinning hair. How can I determine if...

Abnormal hair growth and hair loss? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my condition over the past six months. I have experienced a significant increase in body hair (with many new hairs growing), severe oiliness of the scalp, intense itching, hair loss, and my hair has beco...

Body hair Is it normal that I am already 20 years old but have very sparse pubic hair and no body hair? If I need to see a doctor, which specialty should I consult? If possible, can I take male hormones? How can I obtain them? Please help me, thank you.

Can a raised mole be picked off? Can a raised mole be picked off? Since I was young, I have a memory of a light brown or earth-colored "mole" located where body hair appears on my lower abdomen. I'm not entirely sure if it is a mole... It is about 0.3 cm in size, h...

Is it hereditary? Hello Doctor: I have a friend who has lost all body hair and sweats excessively. I would like to ask if alopecia areata is hereditary? Will it be passed on to the next generation? How can we determine if the hair follicles are damaged?

Sparse leg hair? Hello, doctor. Before I turned 25, I had almost no hair on my legs, which made me reluctant to wear shorts during physical education classes. However, after experiencing a skin infection with scabies, I scratched a lot of sores due to the itching. Additionally, i...

Fine hairs that easily come off with a gentle pull? Yesterday, while I was giving my boyfriend a back massage, I noticed he had a lot of body hair on his back. I decided to pluck some of it, and to my surprise, I was able to easily pull it out with just a gentle pinch. I asked hi...

Hair loss Hair is gradually thinning, and I can see my scalp when I move it. I can feel the shape of my scalp when pressed, and there are small bumps appearing on my scalp. My body hair has also decreased. I wonder if there is a connection. What could this be? It has been two mon...

A long-standing issue of concern? (1) Doctor, I have fine hair around my areolas. I rarely hear about women having hair in that area. Is that normal? (2) I also have hair around my navel, both above and below. Is it normal for women to have this condition as well?

Hair loss during shampooing..? I have noticed an increase in hair loss over the past few months, and there is a noticeable bald spot at my crown. I have read in books and newspapers that applying shampoo directly onto the hair can lead to a high concentration of shampoo on the sc...

Skin Hello: How can I address the following issues? 1. I have acne on my nose and cheeks. Where can I find exfoliating products like alpha hydroxy acids and salicylic acid? 2. I have excessive body hair, resulting in facial hair. I want to use a trimmer to remove the facial and b...

What problems can arise from hair plucking? Dear Doctor: I often remove my body hair by plucking, and I no longer feel pain due to the frequency of this practice. However, the hair usually grows back quickly. What problems could arise from frequent plucking? I've heard that ...