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- The number and characteristics of each man's beard varies
- So, how to effectively grow a beard?
- What about beard growing creams and oils?
Nowadays growing a beard is increasingly becoming a trend among men. Those who didn't have it before, were willing to buy a beard growing medicine so that they could grow thick and look like a person gentleman.
But not infrequently, even though you have been using beard growing drugs for months, you still find no results. What is wrong? Did you choose the wrong drug or brand, or maybe there is something else that keeps the facial hair from growing?
The number and characteristics of each man's beard varies
Basically, everyone, both men and women, will have fine hairs on the face when they enter adolescence. On average, male teenage fine hairs will begin to grow on the face around the age of 15-16 years.
However, depending on the individual, some grow hair faster and some are slower. In fact, there are teenagers who already have beards when they are younger, although other teenagers usually have beards at a later age.
As quoted WebMD, the number of fine hairs that will later become a beard or beard is not the same in each number. The amount of hair or fine hair, where it will grow, how dark or light it is, are all controlled and influenced by the genes in your body.
So your beard and beard will probably be thick, maybe thin, and maybe even uneven. Even though your father's beard is thick, it doesn't mean yours will be like yours. In your family there may be a man (it could be your child or another family member who is by blood) who has a beard that is roughly the same as yours. However, in general, a person's beard will already show its shape and pattern in their early 20s.
So, how to effectively grow a beard?
Testosterone is one of the sex hormones in men which is the "culprit" for the growth of a beard. And because facial hair grows or not is determined by genetic factors in a person's body, it is no wonder that the method of growing a beard that is considered the most effective today is testosterone therapy, which is usually given by injection.
However, according to Dr. Joel M. Gelfand, professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania, should be careful not to have testosterone injections with normal levels and not excessive.
"Because it can cause hair loss from the scalp, severe acne that can leave permanent scars, and liver problems that can be fatal," said Dr. Joel.
Regarding the number of men who try to thicken their facial hair by diligently shaving it, Dr. Joel said that it was best to let it grow naturally.
“Even if you keep shaving, it will have no effect. As the hair on your body grows, it will all grow according to its own growth cycle. Maybe the number doesn't increase, but every time it grows it can get thicker, "said Dr. Joel.
What about beard growing creams and oils?
In the midst of the popularity of growing beards and beards among men today, there are indeed many beard growing drugs on the market, either in the form of supplements or topical drugs that are claimed to be rich in vitamins, biotin, and so on. Unfortunately, most of these products lack scientific credibility. Especially for topical drugs such as creams or oils that are only used outside, while beard growth itself is regulated by genetics and hormones in your body.
