rate of hair growth, male vs. female
Posted by StanleyBey on October 02, 2001 at 11:29:08: Previous Next
I've been researching whether there is a difference between the growth rates of male vs. female hair. Some sources have said female hair tends to on average grow faster while other sources have said just the opposite.
My wife says her hair growth at 3/4 inch per month which is faster than mine. Any thoughts on this? Perhaps personal observations?
Re: rate of hair growth, male vs. female
Posted by reflective on October 02, 2001 at 19:59:44: Previous Next
In Reply to: rate of hair growth, male vs. female posted by StanleyBey on October 02, 2001 at 11:29:08:
There is no difference between "Female" and "Male" hair. Any differences in growth rate between individuals is just that.
Re: rate of hair growth, male vs. female
Posted by John Laughlin on October 02, 2001 at 20:08:50: Previous Next
In Reply to: rate of hair growth, male vs. female posted by StanleyBey on October 02, 2001 at 11:29:08:
: I've been researching whether there is a difference between the growth rates of male vs. female hair. Some sources have said female hair tends to on average grow faster while other sources have said just the opposite.
No difference whatsoever.
: My wife says her hair growth at 3/4 inch per month which is faster than mine. Any thoughts on this? Perhaps personal observations?
In my case, I'm about 1.25" a month. So, it really depends on the person.
-J
Re: rate of hair growth, male vs. female
Posted by ManeMusic on October 05, 2001 at 01:10:51: Previous Next
In Reply to: rate of hair growth, male vs. female posted by StanleyBey on October 02, 2001 at 11:29:08:
: I've been researching whether there is a difference between the growth rates of male vs. female hair. Some sources have said female hair tends to on average grow faster while other sources have said just the opposite.
: My wife says her hair growth at 3/4 inch per month which is faster than mine. Any thoughts on this? Perhaps personal observations?
Re: rate of hair growth, male vs. female
Posted by ManeMusic on October 05, 2001 at 01:12:32: Previous Next
In Reply to: rate of hair growth, male vs. female posted by StanleyBey on October 02, 2001 at 11:29:08:
Oops I added an empty reply, sorry about that.
I've read lots of university level human anatomy books, and not one has mentioned any difference in the growth rate of hair. Follicle cells and top of head tissue are identical in both genders as far as I can tell. A dermatologist would be able to give you a more authoritative answer.
Chris