Hellow!my name is peter. My age is 24. But problem is I haven't got beard on my face. So when I go with my friends that time I feel uneasy and dishearted by seeing their beard. I always think if I have had beard. So what's the reason for that? Is it a genetic problem? I please give me a specific answer. With...

A number of similar threads on this subject exist. You may want to check them out.

First and foremost, it's genetics and/or hormonal issues. It appears to depend mainly on your genetic makeup (i.e. the tendencies for growing facial hair that you were born with). Regarding the genetic component, there is considerable variance in both the developmental pace and the quantity that different men are able to grow facial hair. Some men grow thick facial hair in a relatively short period after reaching puberty or starting testosterone therapy, while others may never be able to grow a full beard or mustache in their lifetime. Some men grow substantial facial hair only in certain areas (such as the sideburns or chin), but are unable to ever grow a full mustache or grow more than a few hairs on their cheeks. Some may notice patchy or bald areas in an otherwise full beard, or sideburns that never grow in fully. These varying developmental patterns seem to be largely related to inherited traits-- though keep in mind that a guy may not be able to accurately predict his own facial hair growth based on that of his male relatives. Just because a man's dad or brother grows a thick beard or mustache doesn't necessarily mean that his own facial hair growth will be the same.

Shaving will not make your facial hair grow in any thicker or faster, though it may feel that way. There are a couple of reasons your hair might feel like it is growing in thicker after shaving. First, hair tends to be thicker and darker near the root and becomes thinner/wispier near the end of the hair as it grows out. When you shave a hair, you are cutting it close to the thicker root end, creating a much shorter hair with a sharper edge close to the skin's surface. This leaves a stiffer "stubble" effect when you rub your face in the day or two following your shave. Once the hair grows out, it will begin to feel softer again.

Minoxidil (Rogaine) has been approved for increasing hair growth on the top of the head, it has not yet been marketed or tested specifically for facial hair growth. However, there have been anecdotal reports regarding increased beard growth with application of minoxidil (see the minoxidil discussion on the Beard Board for details).

Rogaine Experiment - Facial Hair Help - All - Beard Board - Message Board Yuku (http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/forum/viewtopic/id/862)

Facial hair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facial_hair)

all about beards (http://www.beards.org/)

Hope this helps.