@alexexplains33: Loss of hair on your lower legs with shiny, smooth skin can be a warning sign of poor blood flow and peripheral arterial disease — especially in men over 50. PAD raises the risk of heart attack and stroke but is often missed for years. In this video I show key red flags, what doctors usually check and when to see a specialist. If you recognise yourself, don't panic — but don't ignore it either. #health #doctor #legs #human #healthtips

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bucgator
Bucgator :
maybe it's because I wore redwing boots with high socks for 30+ years now.
2026-02-14 12:13:14
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grandmabluemoon
Grandma moon :
However, menopausal women tend to lose hair on their legs as they age.
2026-02-15 04:08:22
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user3584953442953
user3584953442953 :
I have been hairless on legs for 25 years and am very healthy.
2026-02-14 18:35:22
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tictokfanatic
cynthialoving :
I lost the hair on my legs and underarm hair about 10 years ago. I attributed it to menopause
2026-02-14 10:33:01
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dangit427
dangit427 :
Must’ve been blocked since I was 13.
2026-02-16 04:42:57
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louiesmom7
user8968800328267 :
Vascular tech here - check for toenail health too!
2026-02-15 21:39:15
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chingada888
Chulada :
I’m native never had hair on legs arms or underarms
2026-02-14 07:28:20
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gigishell
GShell :
Menopause causes this too.
2026-02-15 23:24:36
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kanecom2000
kanecom2000 :
Men’s hormones change as they age. It has nothing to do with blocked arteries. Testosterone decreases in the blood is likely the cause.
2026-02-14 11:08:33
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stephenweydert
Stephen Weydert :
Or you've been wearing heavy work socks and high ankle boots for the past 50 yaers.
2026-02-14 12:39:21
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megalint2
megalint2 :
it's normal for women to lose leg hair and hair period in menopause and post as well.
2026-02-14 15:25:09
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joanna_s17
Joanne :
All the older people I know r like that guess we r doomed
2026-02-19 04:33:30
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dadgamer62
Old Timing Man :
My shins have always been smooth since I was a kid, never grew hair there
2026-02-15 05:07:39
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78mudslinger
78Mudslinger :
Also, alot of men don't have hair near their ankles and calves from wearing higher socks their whole life.
2026-02-14 05:32:07
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1.trinket
Trinket. :
Is it the same for late 50s women, or is less hair due to menopause
2026-02-14 06:32:56
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hillbillyhypothesis
Hillbilly Hypothesis :
Might want to differentiate between plaque/PAD and things like frictional alopecia.
2026-02-15 13:59:18
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sarn1264
sarn :
I lost my hair on legs and other parts due to the first covid jabs we had. Got letter form dermatologist who I saw at time saying that’s what has done it and have never grown hair back. 😘👍
2026-02-14 12:11:11
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queenvee2point0
Villma Rodriguez :
... but I'm Asian
2026-02-14 23:32:27
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slogrindgang76
Slogrindgang :
my whole life,?
2026-02-16 04:53:53
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beethridge
BEE🐝 :
Just Norwegian thanks
2026-02-16 15:54:24
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kyle_13_13
kyle1313 :
Apparently I’ve had blocked arteries since junior high
2026-02-16 23:06:18
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anthony52552
Sinsinnati :
I have a ...few ... hairs on my lower legs... when I shine a flashlight 🔦, profile view of my feet I can still see ity bity hairs, especially on toes.. Thanks for the scare tho. 😳🤔
2026-02-17 10:37:49
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chrisgoodrow0
Chris Goodrow :
nope...my jeans rub the hair off
2026-02-16 20:48:53
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c_k381
Skipper :
Military socks and combat boots will remove the hair as well
2026-02-15 03:32:06
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tony_kloss
Tony :
Man I lost that hair 30 years ago in my 20’s. It’s called tube socks and WORK boots
2026-02-14 13:46:28
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