My 8 year old son has lot of hairs on his arms and legs. When is the right age for hair removal and what method would be best?

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We did the hormones testing ( find FSH ratio etc) everything seems to be normal. Doctor advised it is hereditary ( may genetic). Need to know from the doctor panel, is it possible to remove hairs on arms and legs using laser treatment. He is 8 years old now, is it the right age. Or is there is other method to get rid of these hairs.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Laser hair removal at a dermatology clinic is very safe, and generally we would consider this after age 12 when an adolescent understands the treatment, wants it (not just their parents), and can tolerate a bit of discomfort. A diode or Nd:YAG laser is a great option. The light sheer duet laser (we have extensive experience with this) is particularly effective, although other systems can help too. Most importantly, seek treatment at a medical clinic such as a dermatologist's office to get optimal results and safety.

Beverly Johnson, MD (retired) · Answer

Is your child different from the other members of his family? I think we tend to look like our parents. I also don't think that hair on the arms and legs is necessary to treat. Some families are hairier than others. This is not a sign of any endocrine problem so I am not sure why the tests were done.Just my two cents,Beverly Johnson MD

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