Hair Loss On Legs?

This inquiry was asked by a member of our [tag]Hair Restoration[/tag] Social Community and Discussion Forums:

This question has to do with my [tag]hair loss[/tag], but not loss from my head. I’ve recently noticed that the hair on the outside of my legs, just above my ankles is [tag]bald[/tag] and smooth while the rest of my legs are quite hairy. I researched online, and it seems as if many other individuals suffer from [tag]body hair loss[/tag]. Does anyone know what causes this phenomenon, and if a [tag]hair transplant[/tag] procedure or medications (like [tag]finasteride[/tag] and [tag]minoxidil[/tag]) will restore the hair?

After some investigation, it appears that you’re right and this is a commonly discussed issue. However, finding answers proves a much more difficult task. From my research, it seems as if there are two schools of thought:

1. Body hair loss (such as [tag]leg hair loss[/tag]) is type of genetic condition in men aged 35 years and older. Much like [tag]male pattern baldness[/tag], body hair loss is highly influenced by your genes and likely carried out by certain hormones.

2. Body hair loss is a type of [tag]traction alopecia[/tag] (hair loss from pulling or tension on the hairs) from wearing tight socks or continually crossing one’s legs in a particular position.

Regardless, it appears as if most experts don’t suggest any oral/topical medications or surgical solutions for the issue, though switching to low-cut socks and refraining from continual leg-crossing may help if the [tag]ankle hair loss[/tag] is caused by traction alopecia.
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