obviously its more noticable on guys because they generally have hairier arms, but why is there no hair there? it seems so wierd
2006-10-30 23:38:30 · 12 answers · asked by Euan C 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
so you can lean on the bar without slipping off it?
2006-10-30 23:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because its a hinge of course.
The skin there needs to be flexable so that it can accomodate the movement of the joint inside... and if it was particularly hairy there on either side, the hair would cause undue friction with the skin whenever it had to fold to accomodate the movement.... potentially leading to excess wear, damage to the arms, rashes... and all kinds of other nasties.
2006-10-30 23:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Friction, I suppose. Your elbows are always rubbing against clothing/ table tops (when resting on them)...not to mention the skin is rougher and alot less supple/restricted pores and follicles.
Never really thought about it to be honest.......
2006-10-30 23:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-26 15:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the skin in that area is continually being stretched and unstretched. Because of this constant motion, hair follicles can't grow there.
2006-10-30 23:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you use your elbow for support and it wears the hairs away.
2006-10-30 23:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by sue l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you relish the idea of having hairy elbows?
2006-10-31 15:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by EW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much leaning and also possibly due to shirt sleeves, coats, jackets etc always rubbing when you bend your arm..... may make the hair fall out
2006-10-30 23:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by sue140770 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how hairy are you to notice? i dont have bald elbows
2006-10-30 23:40:37 · answer #9 · answered by bender 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont have a clue, but my boyfriend has bald knees too lol
2006-10-30 23:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by amethyst2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋