Does Testosterone Cause Hair Growth?

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Why Testosterone Affects Body Hair Growth More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by BS Stefan Ledwina | permalink
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Michael S. asks: Why does testosterone cause more body hair? Testosterone is a steroid hormone from a group called androgen. Androgen affects many characteristics in our bodies, like the development of the male sex organs, the deepening of the voice during puberty, muscle and bone strength, and hair growth. Interestingly, the same circulating androgen, like testosterone, can increase hair growth [...]

For further reading: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/02/why-testosterone-effects-body-hair-growth/ ^[1]

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Effects of Testosterone More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by dragan mestrovic | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/effects-on-body ^[2]

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Hair Loss in Men | Hair Loss Treatment | Testosterone and Hair Loss More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Jim Ange | permalink
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For further reading: https://www.bodylogicmd.com/for-men/hair-loss ^[3]

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Does Testosterone Cause Hair Growth? | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by buckner wellford | permalink
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Testosterone can cause hair growth, but not where you want it: on your head. Testosterone, which is an androgen, is a male hormone but women have it, too. It serves many functions, including keeping men and women sexually frisky. But when it comes to hair, testosterone--with a little help from DHT (dihydrotestosterone)--can cause problems. However,...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/about_5262656_testosterone-cause-hair-growth.html ^[4]

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Is Testosterone Making You Go Bald? The Link Between Male Hormones & Hair Loss - Sharecare More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by serj 2004 | permalink
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Learn how testosterone can make a man go bald, and what treatments can help slow or even reverse hair loss.
Tags: enlarged prostate, hair loss treatment, male pattern baldness, testosterone, dht, bald, finasteride, baldness, male hormones, hair loss, minoxidil
For further reading: http://www.sharecare.com/health/mens-health/health-guide/mens-health-guide/testosterone-can-cause-hair-loss-and-baldness-in-men ^[5]

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Male Hormone Replacement - Testosterone - The Turek Clinic More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Simon Fitall | permalink
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The average age of men in the US is rising significantly. As it happens, there is a dramatic increase in the need for male hormone replacement, including testosterone.

For further reading: http://theturekclinic.com/services/male-mens-sexual-health/male-hormone-testosterone-replacement-therapy-clinics/ ^[6]

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Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Men More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Andrew Maximow | permalink
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Symptoms of low testosterone in men may include hair loss, decreased energy and libido, depression and change in sleep. See a full list of symptoms here.
For further reading: https://lowtcenter.com/symptoms/ ^[7]

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1. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/02/why-testosterone-effects-body-hair-growth/

2. http://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/effects-on-body

3. https://www.bodylogicmd.com/for-men/hair-loss

4. http://www.ehow.com/about_5262656_testosterone-cause-hair-growth.html

5. http://www.sharecare.com/health/mens-health/health-guide/mens-health-guide/testosterone-can-cause-hair-loss-and-baldness-in-men

6. http://theturekclinic.com/services/male-mens-sexual-health/male-hormone-testosterone-replacement-therapy-clinics/

7. https://lowtcenter.com/symptoms/