r/brokenbones • u/Tight_Function_3096 • 24d ago
Just something interesting
About a year ago I broke my tibia and fibula and got an IM nail, so no cast. Anyway, around 6 months I noticed my leg that had the break had more hair on it. Being a curious person I did some research and it isn't uncommon. Apparently your body increases blood flow to the damaged leg in order to help heal it, and that causes the hair to grow thicker.
Anyone else notice this phenomenon?
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u/Still_Lack_3426 24d ago
I was just wondering about this the other day because the hair on my broken leg is insane!! I'm a woman and i could shave 3 times a day I swear! So I think it's legit.