Does wearing socks cause males to lose hair around their ankles/legs?
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Lineback ...\n\nThe socks are part of the problem.\nThe main problem is ... already poor circulation in the legs, and the socks just cut off what little there still is.\n\nLots of lifestyle things cause poor circulation in the legs.\nGetting little or no exercise is the main one, since hair growth depends on good circulation.\nAnother is smoking.  Say goodbye to good circulation when you smoke.\nAnother is eating too much sugar.  This causes imbalances that severely strain the body's strength to cope.\nGetting little or no sun on one's skin is actually a problem, too.  Not too much sun, just enough.
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No they don't, not in a natural/biological sense anyway. Better balance is achieved through practice. Walking in high heels all day could help those women achieve better balance than some men.
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hairs are to keep you warm. You lose a high percentage of heat from the top of your head, thereby you have lots of hair to cover it. Hairs on legs stand up to help when your cold. Unfortunatly hair on my head needs gel
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Hmm...I don't mind. Guys can shave their legs if they want to. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. And there's no law against guys shaving their legs anyway. Lol. Just don't pay attention to those girls who laugh when they see your shaved legs in public. They're being judgemental and shallow.
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I have never heard of that. Maybe you should ask a podiatrist or endocrinologist about that. It seems weird to me.
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Believe me, leg hair isn't going to keep us any warmer, so we willl have to wear pants anyway.  It is a self-esteem, beauty issue.  I do it out of habit and I enjoy the result.
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I've heared this before and the best possible answer is that it is caused by  very strong ligaments in your ankles rubbing off one another when you walk. I believe phisio helps this by softening up the hard ligiments and making them more flexable.. Try exercising your feet before you wear heels by stretching them and rotating them to loosen them up . do this often..
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No, you cannot prevent perspiration in your feet.  Adolescence is a time of life when sweaty feet can be really annoying and embarrasing. The problem usually lessens as we grow older.  Until then, bathing your feet daily with mild soap and water, drying them thoroughly, and putting on dry socks and clean, dry shoes or sneaks is really the best you can do.  You might need to change your socks two times a day, or even three if you're quite athletic.\n\nDuring the warmer season, you can utilize footwear that does not require socks, thus exposing your feet to fresh air and letting that help keep 'em dry.  Of course, if you work at a job that requires safety shoes, y'can't do that.  It's really not a good idea to walk around barefoot, though.  The risk of injury and subsequent infection to the soles of the feet is, at least in the mind of many of us health professionals, an unreasonable one.
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Shoes and socks may have been too tight, and also if you're not used to being on your feet for long periods of time, your body will react...it could also be a sign of bad circulation...if it doesn't clear up in a few days, visit the doctor...
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No, it would depend on the culture, if the culture find that beautiful and you know nothing else no.  Just like in this culture it is considered unattractive to have hair on your legs.  Think of some African cultures where they stretch out their lips with saucers they think the bigger the more attractive.  We don't.  It's all in the culture you are brought up in.
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It may just be male pattern baldness and in may be inherrited.....I know that my dad lost his hair around his mid 30's and I am starting to see that all of it is falling out.. I am waiting to see what happens to mine......well take care and always remember that, no matter what happens on the top of your head, when your pubic hair starts falling out, then you have a real problem...........
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I don't know of anything that will work "for good", but using lotion and wearing socks can help.  Also, don't pick at the skin on your feet.
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not enough to keep most men from going bald
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There are socks that are generally meant for the elderly and those with diabetes that promote healthy circulation within your feet and legs. I've posted many websites that carry these under sources. I would first suggest that you see a podiatrist or your general doctor concerning the issue and see what he prescribes you. Best of luck :)
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Yeah.. let him go ahead.. like the other chick said.. he'll have alot of respect for women. But *WHY* is he wanting to wax his legs? That's the main question.. My husband doesn't have much hair on his calves, but that's because of his work and socks.. but let him have at it.. I don't think he'll go through with it... But while he's at it, make sure he hits all the other areas as well!! Good luck when it starts growing back in.. and just sit back and say.. Told ya So!
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Normal Hair Loss\nThere are a number of reasons why men start to go bald, but if you are a man between the ages of about 20 to 45 and you start to lose scalp hair, then the chances are 95 per cent certain that you are experiencing male pattern baldness. As the term suggests, male pattern baldness follows a typical sequence or pattern. \n\nSponsored Links\nHair Loss Chart\nRanking of the top hair loss products for 2006!\nwww.Hair-Loss-Report.com\n\nTips for Fixing Hair Loss\nSee how I did it. 92% success. Before/After pics. Men/women.\nRestorationHair.com\n\nHair Loss Product Reviews\nRanking and reviews of the top 4 hair loss treatments available!\nwww.Hair-Loss-Study.com\nHair loss can start in different areas but is usually at the temples and/or on the crown of the head. Initial thinning of hair progresses over a number of years and may lead to total baldness but more typically loss of hair over the top surface of the head.\nThe Cause of Male Pattern Baldness\nMost men are genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness. It is the effect of hormones on the hair follicle that produces male pattern baldness. Testosterone, a hormone that is present in high levels in males after puberty, is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. DHT has an adverse affect on the hair follicles. Acting on a hormone receptor on the hair follicle it slows down hair production and produces weak, shorter hair, sometimes it stops hair growth from the follicle completely. This process gradually depletes your stock of hair and is normal hair loss.\n\nHair loss, Illness or Disease\nGo to your doctor if:\nYou lose hair suddenly, if your hair loss is in clumps or significant enough that you notice large amounts on your pillow, covering the back of your clothes or when you wash your hair. This type of hair loss does not represent typical male baldness, but it does require a diagnosis. Don't worry
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Causes of Excessive Hair Loss\n\nThe rate of hair shedding in androgenic alopecia is speeded up by three forces: advancing age, an inherited tendency to bald early, and an over-abundance of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) within the hair follicle. DHT is a highly active form of testosterone, which influences many aspects of manly behavior, from sex drive to aggression. \n\nThe conversion from testosterone to DHT is driven by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, which is produced in the prostate, various adrenal glands, and the scalp. Over time, the action of DHT causes the hair follicle to degrade and shortens the anagen phase. Thought the follicle is technically still alive and connected to a good blood supply--it can successfully nurture a transplanted follicle which is immune to the effects of DHT--it will grow smaller and smaller (figure 3). Some follicles will gradually die, but most will simply shrink to the size they were when you were born which produce weaker hairs. With a steadily shorter anagen growing cycle, more hairs are shed, the hairs becoming thinner and thinner until they are too fine to survive daily wear and tear. Balding hair gradually changes from long, thick, coarse, pigmented hair into fine, unpigmented vellus sprouts. \n\nHowever, the sebaceous gland attached to it remains the same size. As the hair shafts become smaller, the gland continues to pump out about the same amount of oil. So as your hair thins, you will notice that your hair becomes flatter and oilier. \n\nBut the hormonal link in balding is complex. Eunuchs, who produce no testosterone, never go bald -- even if carrying a baldness gene. However, if castrated men with a family history of baldness are given testosterone, they lose hair in the classic horseshoe-shaped pattern. \n\nStudies show that while balding men don't have higher than average circulating testosterone levels, they do possess above-average amounts of a powerful testosterone derivative, dihydrotestosterone in the scalp follicles. In male balding, genetically primed follicles convert circulating testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which successively diminishes or miniaturizes follicle size, producing ever weaker hairs. With a steadily shorter anagen growing cycle, more hairs are shed, the hairs becoming thinner and thinner until they are too fine to survive daily wear and tear. Balding hair gradually changes from long, thick, coarse, pigmented hair into fine, depigmented vellus sprouts. \n\nOther physiological factors might cause hair loss. Recently, a group of Japanese researcher reported a correlation between excessive sebum in the scalp and hair loss. Excessive sebum often accompanying thinning hair is attributed to an enlargement of the sebaceous gland. They believed excessive sebum causes an high level of 5-alpha reductase and pore clogging, thus malnutrition of the hair root. \n\nAlthough this condition could be hereditary, they believe diet is a more prominent cause. The researchers note that Japanese hair was thick and healthy, with a small gland and little scalp oil, until the occidental habit of consuming animal fat crept into their diet after World War II. This change has led to a significant height increase in the Japanese population, but it has also resulted in more Japanese men losing hair. To some extent, their observation makes sense since problems with greasy hair have often been noted as much as six months to a year prior to when thinning hair becomes noticeable, but this might be just one of the symptoms, not underlying cause, more research is needed. Most doctors agree that if you have a oily scalp with thinning hair, frequent shampooing is advised. shampooing can reduce surface sebum, which contains high levels of testosterone and DHT that may reenter the skin and affect the hair follicle.