My facial hair grows thin does that mean i have low testosterone?!
Question: my facial hair SUCKS. im 21 and it grows really thin on my chin, upper lip, and cheeks. i cant grow it out cuz it looks dumb like a 13 year old. does this mean i have lower than normal testosterone or is it just genetics? also will i ever be able to grow a beard like when im 30? my muscle mass is average but only because ive been lifting heavy weights for a couple years.
Answers: my facial hair SUCKS. im 21 and it grows really thin on my chin, upper lip, and cheeks. i cant grow it out cuz it looks dumb like a 13 year old. does this mean i have lower than normal testosterone or is it just genetics? also will i ever be able to grow a beard like when im 30? my muscle mass is average but only because ive been lifting heavy weights for a couple years.
Kyle, it just takes some guys longer for their facial hair to fill out, but it will eventually. There are a few guys where I work who are pushing 30 and complain of the same thing. Some guys are just more hairier then others and the amount of hair you have is no indicator of testosterone levels. But if you are concerned about your "T" levels, just go to the doc for a physical and ask him to check it, all it takes is a simple blood test. You can look at the men folk on your mothers side of the family to get an idea of what your genetic traits are, as they relate to hair, you inherit these genes predominately from your mothers side.
BUT, once your beard/mustache fills in and you have to shave every day, you may wish it was back how it is now!
All genetics! Don't worry about it. It may get thicker as you grow older but doubtful. You actually lose Testosterone as you get that old.
Genetics! Testosterone will make get grow faster, especially when lifting. Some people just have all the genes.
I have the same trouble, which I know my test levels are above average
i'm not a guy but i'm guessing it's genetics..
I hear guys complain all the time about having to shave so it would seem to me that you are lucky right now to not have to deal with it being heavy right now.