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Do nose hairs grow faster as you age? The scientific truth

While the hair on your head may thin with age, the hair in your nostrils often does the opposite. The scientific truth is that nose hairs do, in fact, tend to grow longer and thicker as you get older, and it's a common, natural part of the aging process. This phenomenon is driven by the body's long-term exposure to certain hormones, particularly in men.

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