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A member asked:

Is it normal for a 16 year old boy, to have lots of chest hair?

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Dr. Christopher Stenberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: It can be totally normal for a 16 year old boy to have chest hair as part of normal maturation

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/7/2017

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Sure: We men vary tremendously in body hair patterns, and the age at which we get our secondary hair. I hope you're happy with whatever your genes naturally blessed you with; both "furry" and "smooth" have admirers. Best wishes.

Dr Hassell agreed

Answered 12/9/2015

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