Hi there, I have a big beard!
Nice! Im going to guess that you are a male because in humans at least, only males are able to grow beards!
Oh yes, I am, but surprisingly enough, there have been cases of women with beards!
That is remarkable! The beard comes from a vstigial trait from way back when humans had hair on their face like the hair on gorillas!
Wow, I did not know that. There are many similarities between us and gorillas, it's remarkable.
Yes! Some religions even consider a full beard to be essential for every male to have and mandate them to grow one!
That's bizarre. Beards often have a lot to do with genetics and some males cannot grow a proper beard.
In countries with colder climates, beards help protect the wearer's face from the elements.
Biology.
The beard develops during puberty. Beard growth is linked to stimulation of hair follicles in the area by dihydrotestosterone, which continues to affect beard growth after puberty. Dihydrotestostorone also promotes balding. Dihydrotestosterone is produced from testosterone, the levels of which vary with season. Beard growth rate is also genetic.
Biology Evolution.
Biologists characterize beards as a secondary sexual characteristic because they are unique to one sex, yet do not
Beard
A beard is the unshaven hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks and neck of humans and some non-human animals. In humans, usually only pubescent or adult males are able to grow beards. Some women with hirsutism, a hormonal condition of excessive hairiness, may develop a beard.
Throughout the course of history, societal attitudes toward male beards have varied widely depending on factors such as prevailing cultural-religious traditions and the current era's fashion trends. Some religions (such as Islam