Pubic Hair / Question
Published: August 7, 2001

Dear TeenHealthFX,

I am a 13-year-old male. These days I realized that some of my pubic hair keeps falling off. I lose about 2 pieces a day! I started growing pubic hair when I was 10. Is there something wrong?

Signed: Losing Pubic Hair

Dear Losing Pubic Hair,

 

TeenHealthFX thinks you have nothing to worry about. It is common to have pubic hair falling out.  Losing 2 pieces of hair a day is nothing to worry about.

However, if you start losing hair in clumps then you probably would need to see a doctor.

Signed: TeenHealthFX

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