BtmBearDad Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Have any of you gents experienced loss of body hair? I’ve always been a furry enough fellow -legs, torso, forearms, etc.- hence the use the “bear” moniker. I have noticed over the last 5+ years, the hair on my legs in particular has thinned out considerably. Honestly, I chalked it up to years of wearing long dress socks with suits, and I suppose I thought it’s also a natural part of aging. I just mentioned it in passing to a mate, and he offered it’s due to a drop in testosterone, and I should have my doctor check my levels. Quelle surprise! Have any of you gents had this happen? Is there a specific test I should request or is a general “check my testosterone levels” sufficient? I’m having blood work done next week, so I’m thinking I should have this test run then. Thoughts? Advice? Cheers! BBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thinning & loss of body hair, especially on legs, is not uncommon as people age. I Googled this last year when I noticed ir, & found plenty of info. Alopecia is also a posdibility, but more rare. BtmBearDad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded bro Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 You likely need to find a good men’s clinic to work with you on t-levels. Most doctors don’t get involved with it. Any number 300 or lower is considered clinically low and could be covered under health insurance. Stress could be covered. Yes, what you are experiencing could be a sign of low T but it could be related to other issues also. I won’t say going on TRT is without some input that you need to do but I do suggest to consider it strongly before doing it and be sure you’ve checked everything else first. Consider your diet, your exercise program, your stress, your sleeping habits and whether or not you are using or consuming anything that encourages the production of estrogen in your body. I wish you good luck in your research on this. BtmBearDad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2play Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I have noticed that the hair under my armpits has almost disappeared over the last 5 years. Between 70 and 75. I don't use any deodorants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/9/2022 at 11:37 AM, BtmBearDad said: Have any of you gents experienced loss of body hair? I’ve always been a furry enough fellow -legs, torso, forearms, etc.- hence the use the “bear” moniker. I have noticed over the last 5+ years, the hair on my legs in particular has thinned out considerably. Honestly, I chalked it up to years of wearing long dress socks with suits, and I suppose I thought it’s also a natural part of aging. I just mentioned it in passing to a mate, and he offered it’s due to a drop in testosterone, and I should have my doctor check my levels. Quelle surprise! Have any of you gents had this happen? Is there a specific test I should request or is a general “check my testosterone levels” sufficient? I’m having blood work done next week, so I’m thinking I should have this test run then. Thoughts? Advice? Cheers! BBD Mainstream physicians don't know anything about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Even endocrinologists don't know anything about TRT. You need to see somebody who specializes in hormone optimization. The medical mainstream tends to dismiss docs who practice in this speciality, but their patients are pretty happy. bearded bro and + Unicorn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZEtoGRU Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rudynate said: Mainstream physicians don't know anything about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Even endocrinologists don't know anything about TRT. You need to see somebody who specializes in hormone optimization. The medical mainstream tends to dismiss docs who practice in this speciality, but their patients are pretty happy. TRT is not without it's issues...particularly if one has a family history of prostate cancer. Testosterone is like a superfood for prostate cancer cells. Edited August 11, 2022 by EZEtoGRU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 37 minutes ago, EZEtoGRU said: TRT is not without it's issues...particularly if one has a family history prostate cancer. Testosterone is like a superfood for prostate cancer cells. Of course, and docs in this specialty are well aware that not everyone is a candidate for TRT. EZEtoGRU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sniper Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 It can also be a sign of poor leg circulation that may have nothing to do with T levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbar123 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 It’s possible that if you have darker hair, it might look thinner if the hairs are turning toward gray and lightening. I’ve found that my chest hair looks thinner only because it’s getting grayer and less visible in certain light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I have less armpit hair than I used to have, but the strangest thing is that I used to have a large patch of heavy dark hair covering the back of my left shoulder, which often caused comment from the men with whom I had carnal relations--one person even refused to do anything with me when he saw it, because he thought it was some strange disease. It appeared in my early teens, along with dark leg hair and public hair, on an area on which I had suffered a sunburn when I was an adolescent. I was not particularly aware of it unless someone mentioned it, because I couldn't see it without looking in a mirror, and I stopped having sex with strangers a dozen years ago. A couple of years ago, I happened to catch a glimpse of my back in a mirror, and was surprised to see that it has completely disappeared! The skin is still slightly darker in that area, but it is totally smooth--there isn't any trace of hair there at all, although the rest of my body hair hasn't changed. Any explanation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippoorwill Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Maybe around 70 I found that I was losing body hair. I never had a lot...one of my first boyfriends used to amuse himself with us lying in bed and he counting my chest hairs. But now I have no chest hair, no armpit hair, and less pubic hair than I once had. My doctor says my testosterone levels are fine, but clearly a switch has gone off somewhere. + Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 The only area other than my head that has seen hair loss are my lower legs, most likely from years of wearing over the calf dress socks with suits. I never had hair on my back or ass, except in the crack, and the chest hair has always been sparse. Because of the sparseness, I have it sugared a few times a year to highlight my pecs. My pubic hair and underarm hair is as full and dark as ever. Because of the patchy hair on my legs, I get them sugared in the warm weather when they’re lightly tanned and I’m wearing short shorts. I also bike a ton, so it feels good in the wind. My T is consistently over 600 without supplementing. I’m quite fortunate in that regard, since high T confers enormous benefits as one ages. I have a ton of energy for and older fella. Redwine56 and + Charlie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sniper Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 When it's the lower legs isn't that a possible sign of circulatory issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtmBearDad Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just circling back with an update - I did have my dr check my testosterone. It’s not low - 615.32 was the result, which Dr advised was a good number for 50+ 🤷🏼♂️ When I inquired about hair loss, he confirmed my suspicions - 25+ years of wearing over the calf dress socks and suit pants have had an impact on my leg hair. Given the rest of my body hair (bush, bum, torso, forearms, pits, face, and head [even with monk’s cap]) is all full, I shouldn’t worry. BBD TorontoDrew and + Pensant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 4 hours ago, sniper said: When it's the lower legs isn't that a possible sign of circulatory issues? Not in my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Unicorn Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) Hair loss should prompt a check for low thyroid hormone levels. Low testosterone levels can also lead to drop in body hair (especially armpits and groin), but professional guidelines discourage replacing low testosterone levels unless there are more serious symptoms such as fatigue, or low sex drive. Endocrinologists are usually well aware of professional guidelines on this matter. Anyone who believes he knows better than those who wrote the guidelines probably is either deluding himself or others. The guidelines are written based on the best available scientific evidence. Edited March 15, 2023 by Unicorn Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatimaBrown Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Hey there! I've recently faced the same issue with hair loss, and it turned out to be due to stress and a lack of vitamins and minerals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Unicorn Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 12 hours ago, FatimaBrown said: Hey there! I've recently faced the same issue with hair loss, and it turned out to be due to stress and a lack of vitamins and minerals. On what basis did you come to that conclusion? Which vitamin or which mineral? I've never heard of a study showing that hair loss could be due to vitamin or mineral deficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I see a young man who has the opposite perceived problem: hair dysmorphia. He hates his body hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtmBearDad Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Pensant said: He hates his body hair. I *think* that is something that is growing less, and less common. I have seen over the last few years younger guys who previously shaved, now embracing their hirsuteness 🙏🏻 Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Unicorn Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 5:08 AM, BtmBearDad said: ...embracing their hirsuteness 🙏🏻 😁 spidir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristafon Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) I heard that a lack of certain microelements can lead to hair loss. Still, it's good to hear that your testosterone levels are normal, and it's interesting to learn that wearing long dress socks can impact leg hair or body hair in general. I've never heard of that before! In the meantime, I've been using hair growth masks lately, and they seem to be helping my head. I found a helpful source with some great options at https://hairfolli.com/blogs/news/top-8-hair-growth-masks-that-work/ . It's always good to take care of ourselves and our health. Best of luck to you! Edited March 30, 2023 by Aristafon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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