Palmer Laser and Electrolysis

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Ingrown hairs need Electrolysis.

04/03/2026

A good explanation why you get ingrowns from tweezing.

04/01/2026

Ear Hair

Ear hair growth in men is primarily a result of hormonal changes—specifically how hair follicles respond to testosterone over time.
While it might seem like a random quirk of aging, it is a biological process involving genetics and the natural life cycle of your hair.
The Role of Testosterone
As men age, their hair follicles in certain areas like the ears and nose can become more sensitive to
Follicle Priming: Years of exposure to testosterone "primes" these follicles, causing them to grow larger and more active.
Vellus to Terminal Transition: This sensitivity causes fine, colorless "peach fuzz" (vellus hair) to transform into thick, dark, and coarse terminal hair.
Growth Cycle Changes: Testosterone can lengthen the anagen (growth) phase of these specific hairs, allowing them to grow much longer than they did in
Genetics and Evolution
Heredity: If your father or grandfather had hairy ears, you are more likely to develop them due to inherited follicle patterns.
Evolutionary Theories: Some scientists hypothesize that visible ear hair or balding may have once been viewed as a sign of high testosterone and virility in mates. However, others suggest it simply isn't "selected against" because it usually appears after a person's primary reproductive years.
The New York Times
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The Functional Purpose
Despite being a grooming nuisance, ear hair does serve protective functions:
Filtering: It works with earwax to trap dust, debris, and bacteria, preventing them from reaching and damaging the eardrum.
Earwax Regulation: Hairs in the canal help hold earwax in place so it doesn't flow out too quickly, maintaining the ear's self-cleaning process

04/01/2026

Ear hair growth in men is primarily a result of hormonal changes—specifically how hair follicles respond to testosterone over time.

While it might seem like a random quirk of aging, it is a biological process involving genetics and the natural life cycle of your hair.

The Role of Testosterone
As men age, their hair follicles in certain areas like the ears and nose can become more sensitive to testosterone.

Follicle Priming: Years of exposure to testosterone "primes" these follicles, causing them to grow larger and more active.
Vellus to Terminal Transition: This sensitivity causes fine, colorless "peach fuzz" (vellus hair) to transform into thick, dark, and coarse terminal hair.
Growth Cycle Changes: Testosterone can lengthen the anagen (growth) phase of these specific hairs, allowing them to grow much longer than they did in youth.

Genetics and Evolution
Heredity: If your father or grandfather had hairy ears, you are more likely to develop them due to inherited follicle patterns.

Evolutionary Theories: Some scientists hypothesize that visible ear hair or balding may have once been viewed as a sign of high testosterone and virility in mates. However, others suggest it simply isn't "selected against" because it usually appears after a person's primary reproductive years.

The Functional Purpose
Despite being a grooming nuisance, ear hair does serve protective functions:
Filtering: It works with earwax to trap dust, debris, and bacteria, preventing them from reaching and damaging the eardrum.
Earwax Regulation: Hairs in the canal help hold earwax in place so it doesn't flow out too quickly, maintaining the ear's self-cleaning process.

03/12/2026

02/15/2026

Great information!