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Is it possible for only 16 years old-boy to be so hairy ? and its not genetic ! his parents are normal !
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Yes: I'm going to assume this isn't persistent lanugo or one of the uncommon porphyrias. It is genetic, just as two people with brown eyes can have a blue-eyed baby. Congratulations on progressing toward manhood -- it's difficult enough without somebody making you uncomfortable about the body you were born with. Many women will like this "macho" attribute & many men will wish they were like you.
Answered 12/9/2013
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