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Do you think the reason for men being hairier....

Tellenbach

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I wonder if hair might protect against skin infections. Having hair may raise the skin temperature just enough to discourage bacterial growth. Underarm hair exists in a moist and warm environment, one that would invite rapid bacterial growth. Someone should do an experiment where germs are applied on bare skin and on hairy skin and then test whether there is any difference.
 
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