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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Growth Of The Facial Hair

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: I am 28 year old,however I am not having a fully grown beard,I only have a little beard on my chin & miniscule moustache. I want to know what should I do so tht I get hairs on my cheeks.

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
serum testosterone level should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.Thanks for photograph.

At age of 28 lack of growth of hair on face suggests low androgen level. First of all you should undergo serum testosterone level. You should give morning fasting blood sample for serum testosterone level (free and total testosterone). If it comes low, cause of that should be found out as well as replacement of hormones can be given.
Genetics also plays role for facial hair growth. Many families have low growth without hormonal problem.

Also let me know,

- What abut your father and grandfather ? Do they have sufficient growth?

- Do you shave regularly?

- How is your body shape? (Weight, height, chest , muscle growth)

- Are you married and/or sexually active?

I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Chintan Solanki (7 hours later)

Dr XXXXXXX

Thanks for the details,

here are the answers to your questions.

Also let me know,

- What abut your father and grandfather ? Do they have sufficient growth? : Yes My Father, Paternal Uncles, Paternal Cousins & my grandfather have sufficient hair growth both on the body & facial hair. Also I have a real sister she is married & has a child as well.

- Do you shave regularly? No I just the little hair I have on chin & below.

- How is your body shape? (Weight, height, chest , muscle growth) Wieght is around 75 kilos, Height: 5' 10", chest has sparse hairs & I am linear

- Are you married and/or sexually active? I am not married or have girlfriend however I do masturbate regularly no problems with that.

Further Where Should I get the test done & what should I say.

I am also attaching few more photographs for detailed anaylsis.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
start shaving regularly on whole face

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for information. Sorry for delayed response.

I have checked photographs. Some growth is there.

You are not shaving regularly. First of all start doing that. Daily shave whole face (both cheeks and chin where growth is expected, not only where growth is present). This will help in stimulation of hair follicles and hair growth.

You should consult any near by good pathology laboratory for testing. You need to tell that you need serum testosterone level (free and total) testing. You should give morning blood sample after waking up.

Revert back to me with reports.

All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar