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Hi My 9 Year Old Son Has 2 Random Half

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Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2020
Question: Hi my 9 year old son has 2 random half a inch hairs on his chin should I be worried they have been there maybe a year and once plucked grow back
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.

A few aberrant elongated hairs are common in children.
They are totally harmless.

You don't need to pluck them as it may get infected.

If it is troubling the child, You can either cut it closely by scissors or can get it removed by a dermatologist with the use of radiofrequency ablation.

Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you

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Hi My 9 Year Old Son Has 2 Random Half

Brief Answer: Nothing to worry Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. A few aberrant elongated hairs are common in children. They are totally harmless. You don't need to pluck them as it may get infected. If it is troubling the child, You can either cut it closely by scissors or can get it removed by a dermatologist with the use of radiofrequency ablation. Let me know if you have any doubts. Thank you