If you\u2019ve ever noticed hair growing on your ears, especially as you get older, there\u2019s usually no reason to worry.<\/p>\n
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Ear hair often develops gradually and can become more noticeable after the age of 50 or 60.<\/p>\n
Ear hair is tiny or thick strands that are present on or around the ears. It can be located on the outer rim, the\u00a0tragus\u00a0(the small, pointed flap), or even down the ear canal. Hair on your ears may seem strange, but it is natural.<\/p>\n
Both men and women have ear hair, although it is more noticeable in older men due to hormonal changes. This hair can serve as a shield and lock out dust and tiny debris as nasal hair does in your nose.<\/p>\n
The question \u2018why hair grow on ears\u2019 is most frequently asked. Here are the commonly seen reasons:<\/p>\n
In men, as they age, androgen levels like testosterone and DHT rise in certain hair follicles, resulting in hair growth in certain body parts, including the ears, nose, and eyebrows.<\/p>\n
Genetics are very influential in determining the reason why ear hairs grow. If your father or grandfather had hairy ears, you will likely have them too due to inherited follicle patterns. This is also known as hypertrichosis pinnae auris or hairy ears, where excessive coarse black hair grows on the auricle of the human ear.<\/p>\n
As one grows older, the body undergoes several changes in hormone levels. And, the hair follicles become more sensitive with age, which means that even a normal hormone level can result in new hair growth.<\/p>\n
Vellus hair is soft and small \u201cbaby hair\u201d that covers most parts of your body. It can transform and convert into terminal hair. This reason can be another answer to the question, \u2018why do I have ear hair\u2019, as this conversion often happens in the ear, nose, and eyebrows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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