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What Causes Fine Hair Growth On Face And Forehead In An Infant?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (48 minutes later)
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
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What Causes Fine Hair Growth On Face And Forehead In An Infant?

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