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Is no beard growth at 26 years normal in men?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 26 years old, but I do not have facial hair growth yet. I only get a mustache but no beard. I do have some uneven growth of beard. Please give me a solution. How do I grow a good, dense beard?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hi.

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Facial hair is your body's constitution. In most cases, if you have normal growth of the body and private parts, then this problem should respond normally. I would like to know about your hair growth in the underarms, pubic area, and the growth of your penis and testes.

Revert with answers.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have good hair on my legs and in my private area. Decent hair present in the underarm, mustache and under chin. No hair on chest and cheeks.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Your problem can be facial areata (an autoimmune condition causing sudden, smooth, round, or oval bald patches on the beard or face), and it is of two types: absence of hair or absence of hair roots. You are having slight hair and even roots, but the growth is not appropriate. In this case, Minoxidil lotion for local application would help you.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 1, 2016
Reviewed At February 25, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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