Weight Loss and Hair Growth

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Over the past three years I've lost ~45kg cycling. My BMI is normal and everything is going well. I have noticed recently, however, that I've had increased hair growth over my entire body. It's growing faster and in places where it wasn't before. I have never been a hairy person, but now I have noticeable back and chest hair. The hair on my head is also growing faster. I don't think it's simply an increased density of hair due to my smaller size.

I googled the problem, but only seem to find info about losing hair with weight loss.

Any thoughts people? I'm content with being a gorilla provided there's nothing else wrong with me.

David

[TrekStar]

Not a doctor but it sounds like maybe it's related to hormonal changes? Might be worth asking your GP to have a look.

[Zynster]

Guys naturally get hairier as they get older. Everywhere except the top of the head.

[sogood]

Guys naturally get hairier as they get older. Everywhere except the top of the head.

You are so cruel!

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Guys naturally get hairier as they get older. Everywhere except the top of the head.

No solar panel up there yet, though father and both grandfathers are/were thin/bald on top. They also all had heart attacks; my dad's second one jump started my focus on fitness and cycling. Maybe fitness prevents heart disease and hair loss.

[BarryTas]

maybe maybe maybe, in extreme weight loss, the body grows more hair to keep warm.

but generally it's a sign of good health and good circulation

[Comedian]

Once Apple finds this thread I suspect things will go down hill and fast.

Personally I don't think I've noticed myself getting any hairier but I'll be watching for it now.

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Once Apple finds this thread I suspect things will go down hill and fast.

Ooh, I hadn't thought I would be in the Apple-league. I don't know what my missus would have to say about it, but competition is healthy

Personally I don't think I've noticed myself getting any hairier but I'll be watching for it now.

That's why I'm posting - I haven't heard of it before, nor can I find any info on it.

maybe maybe maybe, in extreme weight loss, the body grows more hair to keep warm.

but generally it's a sign of good health and good circulation

Adaptive mechanism? Possible, but I'm skeptical. Good circulation and health, that's actually a better hypothesis. Maybe the new hair is my normal state and the old me was abnormal. I have been overweight since I was in my early teens (I am the same weight now as I was when I was 14, in fact), so I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case.

Cheers,
David

[im_no_pro]

Would love to help you out, but unfortunately im in the opposite camp i.e. gaining weight and losing hair

[foo on patrol]

How old are you Bigfriendlyvegan?

Off topic. I had a mate that was totally hairless (from the shock of his mother dying) and got burnt at my place, when doing a burn off and his hair grew back! Even made the Australian Medical Journal.

[bigfriendlyvegan]

How old are you Bigfriendlyvegan?

Just turned 38.

[wombatK]

Good grief BFV, you're anorexic

Once enough body fat is lost, a thin peach-fuzz type of hair will begin to grow on the head, arms, back, and chest. This is the body's last resort instinct to try and keep a person warm when they don't have enough body fat. This hair is called lanugo

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_anor ... z1NS9RQ4VN

[marinmomma]

Once Apple finds this thread I suspect things will go down hill and fast.

Lol, I had the same thought....if there were pic's we might get her back here!

[Anakist]

Holy smoke. I am a gorilla anyway, maybe I should lay off the exercise!

James

[fatherofmany]

Guys naturally get hairier as they get older. Everywhere except the top of the head.

You are so cruel!

yes but unfortunately sogood it's sotrue

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Good grief BFV, you're anorexic

Wow, the world's only 88kg anorexic. Unfortunately, I'm not malnourished, but apparently lanugo hair grows on elephants as well, which is much more likely. When I bend forward I get a good hang of saggy-baggy skin, I'm large and I'm a vegetarian. Hmmm, I think I'm onto something.

[Chuck]

Maybe fitness prevents heart disease and hair loss.

Didn't seem to help these guys....





....although maybe it was the PED's

[Apple]

Over the past three years I've lost ~45kg cycling. My BMI is normal and everything is going well. I have noticed recently, however, that I've had increased hair growth over my entire body. It's growing faster and in places where it wasn't before. I have never been a hairy person, but now I have noticeable back and chest hair. The hair on my head is also growing faster. I don't think it's simply an increased density of hair due to my smaller size.

I googled the problem, but only seem to find info about losing hair with weight loss.

Any thoughts people? I'm content with being a gorilla provided there's nothing else wrong with me.

David

Oh Baby,
You must look fantastic.
Maybe you are growing up young David; you have blossomed into a MAN.
Please post a picture of your gorilla body. That will show some of these bum fluff cyclists what a real man should look like.
You should thank your lucky stars.
A true Creation of Adam

[Apple]

Holy smoke. I am a gorilla anyway, maybe I should lay off the exercise!

James

PM me James

[marinmomma]

Yay, it worked...Apple, you're back!!!

[Apple]

Yay, it worked...Apple, you're back!!!

Yes I am sexymomma, I am going riding again.
one project completed so watch out girl friend.

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Oh Baby,
You must look fantastic.
Maybe you are growing up young David; you have blossomed into a MAN.
Please post a picture of your gorilla body. That will show some of these bum fluff cyclists what a real man should look like.
You should thank your lucky stars.
A true Creation of Adam

Hey, how you doin?



Photo is strangely accurate. Yes, I'm a ranga and I do have some saggy skin from the weight loss. Actually, I also have a beard, so I'm more like a 70s "movie" actor. Here's a real pic:

[marinmomma]

Yay, it worked...Apple, you're back!!!

Yes I am sexymomma, I am going riding again.
one project completed so watch out girl friend.

Bring it on girl friend, see you over in the 6k club

[Apple]

I will follow your wheel anyday.
bigfriendlyvegan.
as for you Momma. See you at the club.

[foo on patrol]

How old are you Bigfriendlyvegan?

Just turned 38.

Hmmm to young for you to start growing extra hair. (nose, ears, longer eyebrows and across shoulders)

Maybe you can work it out and turn it into a cream to rub on heads for regrowth!