involving androgens — male-associated hormones such as testosterone (present in both men and women).
As we age:
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hair follicles
Hair follicles
Hair
Some hair follicles become more sensitive to androgens
While scalp follicles may weaken, ear follicles can become more active
Hair grows longer, thicker, and sometimes faster
Ear hair often becomes noticeable:
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More prominently after age 50–60
Importantly, this is not an increase in total body hair. It is a redistribution of hair growth patterns — some areas thin (like the scalp), while others become
