Is it normal for one leg to have more hair than the other?

You might think nutrients get distributed uniformly throughout your body, but that’s not really the case. Each hair follicle and nail has its own blood supply. So, you might see hair growing more quickly on one side than the other in a family. Much of the time, the growth difference is caused by behavior.

Why is one leg browner than the other?

Don’t ignore a change in the color of your legs, most notably a blueish color, especially if one of your legs is a significantly different shade than the other. This could be a sign that not enough oxygen or nutrients are making it to the lower limbs.

What causes leg hairy?

The cells that are in the hair follicles divide and multiply. When the space fills up in the follicle it pushes older cells out and that is what becomes the leg hair. It is said that hair growth occurs during the “growing” phase of the follicle, and then retained as dead club hair during the “resting” phase.

Why do I get multiple hairs in one follicle?

Pili multigemini is a rare disorder where more than one hair exists in a single hair follicle. Papillar tips that divide into several tips will produce several hair shafts, so that characteristically do not fuse again. This disorder is relatively frequent on the beard of adult men and on the scalp of children.

How do you fix skin discoloration on legs?

Treatment options include laser treatment, chemical peels, and topical creams. Lemon juice or castor oil may also help to reduce the appearance of discolored skin patches.

What causes darkening of the skin on the lower legs?

People experience many kinds of skin changes over time. You may notice that the skin on your lower legs becomes discolored or appears bruised as you age. The technical term for this is hemosiderin staining. It’s caused by a problem with the blood vessels in your legs called chronic venous insufficiency.

What does hirsutism look like?

Hirsutism is stiff or dark body hair, appearing on the body where women don’t commonly have hair — primarily the face, chest, lower abdomen, inner thighs and back. People have widely varying opinions on what’s considered excessive.

Why is my leg hair getting darker?

New hair may also look darker. This is partly due to its thickness, but it may also be because the new hair hasn’t yet been exposed to natural elements. Sun exposure, soaps, and other chemicals can all lighten your hair. The dark shade of hair regrowth may also be more noticeable than you’re accustomed to.