Why Do Some People Have No Hair on Legs and Arms? Genetics vs. Other Factors

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The discussion centers on the reasons behind the absence of hair on the legs and arms of some individuals, emphasizing genetic factors as a primary cause. It also explores various hair removal methods such as shaving, depilatories, electrolysis, laser treatments, waxing, and plucking. Additionally, it highlights that chemotherapy can lead to hair loss. The conversation reflects on the humor found in advertisements for hair growth products, questioning their health implications.

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Except the genetic factors, why do some people not have a single hair on legs or arms while some are full all over the body ? I rarely see North American men without facial hair.

On the ads I have read, there are even cream or medicine that helps hair growing. that's really funny. Is it good for the health ?
 
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Other than genetic factors, there's shaving, depilatories (chemicals that make the hairs fall out), electrolysis (a small electric "shock" is given to the root to kill the hair cell), laser treatments (performed in a doctor's office), waxing and plucking (both are means of ripping the hairs out...OUCH!) And, of course chemotherapy can lead to hair falling out as well.
 

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