Beards.
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Also a good antioxidant to promote cell health.
FYI - to all the full bearded fellas out there..
By Zoe Fu, University of Texas at San Antonio
Facial hair is a symbol of virility and wisdom (not to mention a wonderful enhancement to a male body). But that doesn't mean a man who suffers from boy face—meaning, he can't cultivate a beard—isn't wise or manly. So why can't some men grow facial hair?
The diversity of facial hair growth depends on genetics. Men start to develop facial hair—which is regulated by testosterone—during their pubescent stage, and it doesn't fully mature until they reach their early twenties. The interaction between testosterone and the hair that already exists causes it to grow thicker and darker.
You might think men who can grow a beard have a higher testosterone level, but in reality, most men have about the same level of testosterone. And that's where genetics come in: How one's body responds to testosterone results in how one's facial hair grows. Being highly sensitive to testosterone means more facial hair. On the down side, it attributes to baldness. So for those who have boy face, don't fret! You're safe from baldness later in life! For the time being, a glue-on beard might just do the trick.
By Zoe Fu, University of Texas at San Antonio
Facial hair is a symbol of virility and wisdom (not to mention a wonderful enhancement to a male body). But that doesn't mean a man who suffers from boy face—meaning, he can't cultivate a beard—isn't wise or manly. So why can't some men grow facial hair?
The diversity of facial hair growth depends on genetics. Men start to develop facial hair—which is regulated by testosterone—during their pubescent stage, and it doesn't fully mature until they reach their early twenties. The interaction between testosterone and the hair that already exists causes it to grow thicker and darker.
You might think men who can grow a beard have a higher testosterone level, but in reality, most men have about the same level of testosterone. And that's where genetics come in: How one's body responds to testosterone results in how one's facial hair grows. Being highly sensitive to testosterone means more facial hair. On the down side, it attributes to baldness. So for those who have boy face, don't fret! You're safe from baldness later in life! For the time being, a glue-on beard might just do the trick.
so basically you in your twenties still
Yup.
Like I said - some men (and women too) just have a natural disposition one way or the other.
But if you have even just fluff on your face - testosterone will turn that into a beard. A full-on Gandalf? No. Mileage will vary.
Some guys' bodies just drink up all that testosterone and refuse to grow a beard altogether.
Btw, I read something somewhere a long time ago about some study that had something to do with beards being a 60% indication of low sperm count, but stronger sperm - and no beard being high sperm count but weaker sperm.
Or was it the other way around?
Bah! It's too old in my memory to clearly recall.
so what you actually saying is that if i could grow a beard id actually be hot too?
damn you genetics!
This is week 5. No longer longing for my razor blade.
looking good. after 5 weeks i just have some scattered stubble..
Awesome stuff!!!This is week 5. No longer longing for my razor blade.
WOW! can that be for real?
I don't think so @johan . It looks a bit photo shopped.
Maybe it was hair added on like some women do today, don't know what they call it though.
The call it extensions
Sent with the Reo Thor
Dankie Annemarie, now I'm a bit less stupid.
This is week 5. No longer longing for my razor blade.
Ive been growing mine now since Ramfest and with the long hair I'm pulling a cave man or viking look
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