India, July 18 -- Based on the image itself, a hairy man with thick, coarse hair all over his body, from arms to chest, it is commonly assumed that they would also have strong, healthy hair on his head. But in reality, this is often not true. It might be the opposite, where the hairier you are, the more vulnerable you may be to early balding. So, having a lot of body hair doesn't mean you are safe from a receding hairline.

Dermatologist and Dermatosurgeon Dr Agni Kumar Bose, who frequently posts about skincare and haircare on his Instagram, shared on June 16 about this counterintuitive concept.

Explaining about the role of male hormones, he said, "If you are very hairy, you will go bald very quickly. Male hormones are responsible becaus...