If male pattern baldness is caused by testosterone, why are hairs on top of the head more affected by it and hairs like eyebrows, beard, inside ears etc, are affected less?

Question

If male pattern baldness is caused by testosterone, why are hairs on top of the head more affected by it and hairs like eyebrows, beard, inside ears etc, are affected less?

In: Biology

Answer 1

IIRC, it’s called the “androgen paradox.” The DHT causes hair loss on your head but actually causes facial hair and body hair to grow.