Question
Is it normal for men to remove body hair, including leg hair?
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<P>Dear Brendan,<BR><BR>Thank you for submitting your question to AskNSDL. I apologize for the delay. It appears that our experts were unable to respond to your question. They are all volunteers, and schedules can be very busy.<BR><BR>The policy of AskNSDL is not to provide advice on legal, ethical, or health questions. I'm not sure where the question of whether or not it is "normal" to remove unwanted body hair in men falls. However, I searched the Internet, using Google, <A href=http://www.google.com">http://www.google.com</A>, to look for information related to your topic. I typed the search string: (use quotes where indicated): "unwanted body hair" men, and I found one result that may interest you.<BR><BR>The Dermatology Forum, <A href=http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Dermatology/wwwboard.htm">http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Dermatology/wwwboard.htm</A>. Dr. A. Rockoff, "a board certified dermatologist affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine," provided an answer to a question about excessive hair growth in men. (May 27, 2002).</P>
<P>Here is an excerpt from his response: "Our attitudes toward hair are determined by the culture of the place and time we live in." You can read the response in its entirety by following the link below:<BR><A href=http://www.medhelp.org/forums/dermatology/messages/31649.html">http://www.medhelp.org/forums/dermatology/messages/31649.html</A><BR><BR>I hope this information helps. Your library is also a good source of materials on many topics, including sociology. Your health care provider may also be able to provide advice on this matter.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR>Joyce W.<BR>AskNSDL staff/Virtual Reference Librarian<BR><BR><BR><BR></P>
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Dermatology/wwwboard.htm
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/dermatology/messages/31649.html
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