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What Causes Fine Hair Growth On Face And Forehead In An Infant?
Question: Hi,
My baby boy is 3 weeks old and has fine hair all over face and specially forehead. I have attached a picture of the same. I want to know if this will shred off (lanugo ? ) or he has to live with it. Is there any way to get those hairs off and by when will they be gone?
Thanks & Regards,
XXXX
My baby boy is 3 weeks old and has fine hair all over face and specially forehead. I have attached a picture of the same. I want to know if this will shred off (lanugo ? ) or he has to live with it. Is there any way to get those hairs off and by when will they be gone?
Thanks & Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
It will eventually fall off, NO NEED TO DO ANYTHING.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and have checked the attached image. Indeed it is lanugo which will eventually fall out. It is not a cause for concern. It is frequently seen in babies born before the expected date of delivery.
Let me know if I could help furrther.
Regards
It will eventually fall off, NO NEED TO DO ANYTHING.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and have checked the attached image. Indeed it is lanugo which will eventually fall out. It is not a cause for concern. It is frequently seen in babies born before the expected date of delivery.
Let me know if I could help furrther.
Regards
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