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A beard is the hair that grows on a person's chin, cheeks, neck, and the area above the upper lip. Typically, only males going through puberty, or post-pubescent males are able to grow beards. When differentiating between upper and lower facial hair, a beard specifically refers to the facial hair on the lower part of a man's chin (excluding the moustache, which refers to hair above the upper lip and around it). The study of beards is called pogonology. In the course of history, men with facial hair have been ascribed various attributes such as wisdom and knowledge, sexual virility, masculinity, or high social status; and, conversely, filthiness, crudeness, or an eccentric disposition, such as in the case of a bum, hobo or vagrant. In many cultures beards are associated with nature and outdoorsmen. BiologyThe beard develops during puberty. Beard growth is linked to stimulation of hair follicles in the area by dihydrotestosterone, which continues to affect beard growth after puberty. Hair follicles from different areas vary in what hormones they are stimulated or inhibited by; dihydrotestostorone also promotes balding. Dihydrotestosterone is produced from testosterone, the levels of which vary with season; thus beards grow faster in summer. HistoryFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do I keep my beard from itching? Q. I've tried to grow my beard out several times but everytime I do, my face really starts to itch. And not just after 4 or 5 days but after almost 3 weeks. I'm 30 years old and would really like to get past this and grow a beard. Suggestions? Asked by rex - Sat Sep 6 01:23:01 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments A. Bendryyl helps with itching..of course it will also put you to sleep. So I guess it's all about priorities here. Answered by Jilibean - Sat Sep 6 01:27:31 2008 Want to stop excess beard hair on the skin of my face? Q. I am male and want to get rid of extra beard hair which is now growing above the region of natural beard line, I think this is excess hair which does not look good and I have to take precaution while shaving to not let it grow beyond the natural beard line. I would appreciate if someone could suggest me natural home remedies or creams that would help me stop the growth of hair when applied to the skin patch where I do not require this beard hair. Asked by Vik A - Sun Mar 9 03:23:27 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. if it is already growing more just let the under region of that hair line look more fuller and darker making the top part look less dark giving it the fading affect. All else only heard of lasers but i dont know. Buy a trimmer like the Braun Cruzer. I use it and it makes me happy. Answered by Swingline - Sun Mar 9 03:34:25 2008 what is the average age for growing a beard?
Q. ok im 15 years of age. i can grow a moustache with a gap in the middle and sideburns. my chin has some hair as well as under my lip. when will i be able to get a noticeable beard? i want one. Asked by Some Guy - Sat Jun 7 01:46:14 2008 - - -1 Answers - 0 Comments A. 16-17 years Answered by Waqas H - Sat Jun 7 01:53:21 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Beard"
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