How much hair you have on your body and head is determined by your genetic make up. However, almost everyone experiences some hair loss with aging. The rate of hair growth slows. Many of the hair follicles stop producing new hairs. Both men and women lose hair as they age.
Hair is lost first from the front and top of the scalp.
The hair becomes less dense all over and the scalp may become visible. Body and facial hair are also lost. Although the number of hairs is less, individual hairs may become coarser. Women may notice a loss of body hair but may find that they have coarse facial hair, especially on the chin and around the lips. Men may find the hair of their eyebrows, ears, and nose becoming longer and coarser.