Beard is hair growing on the cheek and chin of males after puberty. Some females also have beard growth due to hirsutism. Beards are removed by shaving and trimmed for their excellent appearance on the face.
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Why am I unable to grow a proper beard?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. My height is 5'11" and weight is 60 kg. I am pretty lean. I have an issue with facial hair growth. I am unable to grow a proper beard. It just does not grow, although when I look closely at the mirror there are some small hairs on the side. I have some prominent facial ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have any abnormality in hair growth. Hair growth varies between individuals and is influenced by genetics. Just because you have good hair growth on other parts of your body does not necessarily mean that you will have the same growth on your face. If the lack ... Read Full »