I have a seven year old daughter (India origin) who has fine black hair on her back, legs, arms and upper lip.

She is beginning to notice it and I believe it will affect her confidence to do certain activities in the near future. Some kids at school have also made comments about the hair.

I’m sure this is a genetic problem, since I am hairy as well I will be getting her checked by a specialist or doctor to make sure it is not a hormone problem.


Is there any treatment that can be used to remove the hair safely. The hair is fine currently, would a friction method remove and kill the hair?

Thanks
Sunjit

Well, friction is a temporary method that removes the portion of the hair above the skin's surface, so it is not permanent. It should be safe to use on her legs but I would definitely recommend adult supervision at all times, and start very gently. Be even more careful if you are going to use friction on the back and arms, and I would not recommend friction for the upper lip.

You might check the Hairfacts site and other Hairtell forums to help determine which methods would be most appropriate for which areas. The only permanent methods are electrolysis and laser. Laser is effective for dark hair, but it should be used with extreme caution on dark skin because it is more likely to scar dark skin. And I don't know if electrolysis or laser would be recommend for a child so young. Hope you find something that works though.

One correction,desparate Andy, Laser IS NOT approved for permanent hair removal. Check the FDA website.