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MY baby is 6 month old and she has small visible hairs on forehead and upperlips. When will they go and also is it safe to do loi to remove them?
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Normal for age. No need to apply any cream or rubbing the area to remove it
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No need to worry or remove . They can be there normally in infants
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No need to worry, this is a normal hair pattern in infants if it's normal black/brown hair and no white patches of hair ..it fades away as baby matures...if it persists after infancy and thickness increases then visit your pediatrician for examination.
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No need to do anything. Baby hair will go and replaced gradually. Very Rarely some diseases can cause excessive hair growth. If necessary show to a Pediatrician to confirm it is normal hair growth only.
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Most baby hair, often called lanugo, usually sheds on its own within the first few months, though it can sometimes persist longer. For a 6-month-old, the hair resembles normal fine body hair and generally does not require any intervention. Traditional methods like loi (dough rubbing) are not recommended as a baby's skin is extremely delicate and prone to irritation, rashes, or infection from friction. Instead of hair removal, focus on gentle skincare and allow the hair to thin out naturally as the baby grows. If you notice rapid hair growth, skin changes, or other hormonal signs, it is best to consult a pediatrician
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Dr. Harika Prakerla
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Guntur
Fine hair is Normal. No need to worry it will shed off
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s common to have hair on upper lip and fore head . They will shed on its own by 1yr . No need to interrupt.
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Dr. Abhishek Jain
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Pune
Fine hair (lanugo) on a 6-month-old's forehead and upper lips is completely normal. It usually sheds on its own by 6–12 months of age — no treatment needed.
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No intervention required. Simply wait and it will go away naturally.
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Please avoid "loi" or any threading/waxing on a baby's delicate skin — it can cause skin irritation, injury, or infection. It is not safe at this age.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry
Don't apply any cream to remove it
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No need to worry
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
No need to do anything
Don't remove it with any cream
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
These are normal newborn hair don't worry it will go by itself so you do not need to shave or remove
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Small facial hairs are common in babies and usually become less noticeable with age. No treatment is needed. I would not advise using loi or rubbing methods, as they may irritate the baby's skin.
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