Why Do I Have a Lack of Body Hair at 23 Years Old?

Hi Doctors,

I stumbled upon your blog as I was searching online for some relevant information to my question, and let me start by saying that this is a fantastic blog and I am really impressed with the efforts that you have put into it.

I’m a 23 year old male and there is an issue that really annoys me, which is the lack of body hair in general. I am of caucasian background, and all of the males in my immediate and extended families seem to have a health hair growth (body and face). I have always thought it was because I was a late-bloomer, but now I am starting to have doubts that it might actually be because of a hormone imbalance. What do you think I should do? Thanks in advance.

It is not unusual for men of your age to either have no or little body hair. It may be genetics or it might be hormonal (although this diagnosis rarely is made). I do not have a suggestion for you other than wait and see what the future brings you as you age further.

Believe me, in many ways, I wish I had this problem. I’m not a big fan of shaving my beard every day.