Why do nose and ear hairs become longer and thicker as we age?
Year: 2026
Type: other
Abstract: Growing older often brings unexpected grooming challenges. This is particularly apparent when some areas that, when young, we could otherwise ignore start to develop hair. This includes our nose and ears, where hair grows thicker and longer as we age. But why do hairs in these areas act like this? The answer predominantly lies in our sex hormones.
Authors: Christian Moro, Charlotte Phelps
Institution: Bond University
Language: English
Topic: Hair Growth and Disorders
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7128494979