Question
A two-year-old child was born with a large amount of lanugo and it has not decreased to this day. Are there any methods to remove these lanugo?
Answer
The occurrence of hypertrichosis at birth is relatively rare and may be related to congenital growth and development abnormalities or genetics. It is not recommended to self-medicate before determining the cause. It is suggested that parents take their child to the local general hospital pediatric department for a follow-up consultation and undergo genetic testing to determine the cause. If conditions do not permit, consider empirical treatment, while paying attention to the potential impact of the treatment method on the child’s growth and development. Physical therapy is considered a better option, and surgery should be performed before the child starts school to avoid any impact on the child’s psychological development.