La Jolla, CA

A 21-year-old male asked:

Is it normal for white babies to have lanugo on their back/ears? it is mostly blonde, but occasionally has a light brown tint to it. baby was born 40w

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Robert Killiananswered

General Practice 30 years experience

Lanugo: Not just 'white' babies, but this can be seen in all races.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 32-year-old female asked:

Is head crawling in 10.5 months old infant normal? He is also doing weird hand movement (twirling his right hand).

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year-old female asked:

How long it takes for babies head to round about? Her right head looks popping out and left little inside and flat at the back.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A male asked about a male:

Infant 2 m/o with occipital lymph nodes on each side of the head? Is it normal? He has a severe case of seborheic dermatitis (head, cheeks, forehead)

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year-old member asked:

Accidentally Stuck Nasal Aspirator up babies nose further than normal, She moved her head suddenly as I was trying to suck booger out and it went further up her nose. She didnt cry but Im scared Ive hurt her?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year-old female asked:

33 weeks pregnant 2cm dilated babies head is low. I am in extreme pain right now. Feels like my lower uterus ripped. Is this normal? Cause of it?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Mar 5, 2016

Found in:

People also asked

My infant's head flops back sometimes when I pick her up. I know to support her head, but is this cause for concern?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

My infant 9 m old head most of the time sweats while sleeping in night.is it normal?what r the possible reasons

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Infant had fever about 2 days up to 102.7 finally broke on day 2 but now has rash on head chest back and cries almost constantly?

1 doctor answer • 10 doctors weighed in

23w5d ultrasound babies head measures 22 weeks and the rest of the body measured normal. Should I be worried. My doctor said brain anatomy was WNL

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

When isit up my heart beats faster and my head hurts until I sit down again I was born with alcohal infant syndrome ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.