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Q&A Does shaving help prevent tick bites?

This one is based on an actual experience - One summer I went on a trail through waist-high grass with a friend. We were both wearing shorts, but my friend had hairy legs, while mine were shaved. A...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by user812786‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Question safety bugs ticks health
#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T21:02:27Z (about 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar user812786‭ · 2020-04-17T21:02:26Z (about 4 years ago)
<p>This one is based on an actual experience - One summer I went on a trail through waist-high grass with a friend. We were both wearing shorts, but my friend had hairy legs, while mine were shaved. After the walk, he discovered probably half a dozen ticks on his legs, while I had none (much to my relief!).</p>

<p>Maybe my smooth legs kept ticks from sticking, maybe it was just a coincidence... I tried to search but just found internet forum discussions - some for and some against, but no studies or official guidance. So I am asking here!</p>

<p><strong>Does shaving help prevent you from getting ticks?</strong> An authoritative source would be great.</p>