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My 5yr old daughter by mistake shaved her eyebrow half.. does it grow back?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eyebrows: Yes, the hair will grow back and in time you won't even be able to tell that she once shaved it.

Answered 8/24/2014

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Yes: Her eyebrow will call back in a matter of a few weeks. She will look a little unusual in the mean time, but worry not, the hair will grow back to its normal state. Hope this helps!

Answered 8/31/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes it will: Make sure to keep all sharp objects including razors and, shavers away from youngsters, or they can accidentally hurt themselves. Luckily, it sounds like she was not bleeding from shaving her eyebrow.

Answered 8/24/2014

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Yes but: It may take quite a while, from months to a year. This hair replenishes itself over time but it does not grow as fast as hair in other locations. I make a great effort not to shave any hair in this location if I need to stitch it up for that reason.

Answered 8/23/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes it should: Yes, it should grow back fine. My bigger concern is how she got a hold of sharp device to shave her eyebrow. Please be safe and keep your razors and other sharp objects securely stored.

Answered 8/26/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eyebrows: The eyebrow may grow back but in a misshaped form

Answered 8/22/2014

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Yes it does: It will grow back--just keep sharp instruments away from her though--be careful

Answered 4/23/2016

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Eyebrows: They will likely grow back some. We are told never shave eyebrows when we suture for the concern that they will not grow back. Plenty of women pluck eyebrow and wax eyebrows and they return. Wait and watch. They ,any not be exactly the same but most will be back.

Answered 8/23/2014

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