How to Stimulate the Growth of Body Hair

Body hair begins to develop on men and women after puberty as the sexual glands begin to produce increased levels of hormones. Higher levels of testosterone promote the growth of body hair (and often contribute to male pattern baldness). The increase in body hair begins at the onset of puberty and can continue through the mid-twenties.

Instructions

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  Eat healthy, vitamin-rich food with plenty of protein. Since hair is essentially protein, giving your body the essential building blocks for hair will help to promote hair growth. Get plenty of rest and keep your skin clean. Use an exfoliating body wash to slough off dead skin and promote blood flow to skin cells.

• 2

  Talk to your doctor about prescription hair growth treatments. Less than one third of people who use hair growth products report success; nevertheless, over the counter products such as minoxodil and prescription products for men such as Propecia can aid in hair growth. Consult your doctor and follow the instructions for the product.

• 3

  Use an infrared laser comb over the area where you want to stimulate hair growth. Though this product has not been thoroughly tested according to the rigors of prescription drugs, it does show signs of being effective without side effects. Infrared laser combs are thought to stimulate blood flow to the skin around the hair follicles, thereby promoting hair growth. They cost between $40 and $200.