Abdominal hair

As Bauchbehaarung the vellus or expression terminal hair in the abdominal region, is referred to in mammals including humans. It also follows next in the direction of the navel in all mammals according to the same pattern of growth from the sternum towards the navel and following of the pubic area or genitals. In animals, Bauchbehaarung is part of the coat.

Man, too, since the birth has already Bauchbehaarung, but at first only in the form of vellus hair. When man creates a terminal hair during and after puberty by hormonal processes from the vellus hair. Chance of women which can be affected ( hirsutism ).

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