My Twin and I Lost Leg Hair
I’ve been reading some of the postings about hair loss on calf. You commented about not knowing age & also about role of DHT & hair being one of the benefits.
With that in mind, here’s another one for you. My fraternal twin & I have both lost the hair on the calves of our legs. Happened in late 30s-early 40s. All the males on father’s side are pretty hirsute, as we are. In my case, I have all the hair I’ve ever had everywhere else, including the tops of my feet and toes! I’m a little thin on top, too, as is my brother. But, I’m also now dealing with rampant eyebrow hair growth & hairy ears needing trimmed. I have pitting edema of lower calves as well, but normal warmth and good pedal pulses. What do you think?
Thanks!
Pedal edema (swelling of the feet) usually reflects some medical problem. With swollen feet, there may be a connection. Does your fraternal twin have pedal edema? Good chance that there is some genetic cause, but I am stumped.
I have had similar symtoms for several years. Calf hair loss 4-5 inches below knee (clear line) to ankle area. All other hair appears normal. My kids tease me about shaving my legs. I also have pitting edema of lower legs/ankles and slow healing of any minor injury or bruise to lower leg/ankle area. Leg/ankle swelling is most at end of day. I am 50, otherwise healthy, not diabetic. My doctors have done several blood and nerve tests. They have not been able to discover cause.