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Hello. my 6 year old son has one couple of white hairs in head and one single white hair in one of his eyebrow. do we need to worry for this ?

Q: hello. my 6 year old son has one couple of white hairs in head and one single white hair in one of his eyebrow. do we need to worry for this ?

: It is not uncommon for children to have a few white hairs, and in most cases, it is not a cause for concern. However, if there are sudden or numerous white hairs, it may be worth consulting a doctor to rule out any underlying health issues.

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

It is not uncommon for children to have a few white hairs, and in most cases, it is not a cause for concern. However, if there are sudden or numerous white hairs, it may be worth consulting a doctor to rule out any underlying health issues.

Answered 6/11/2023

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A member asked:

Hello. my 6 year old son has one couple of white hairs in head and one single white hair in one of his eyebrow. do we need to worry for this ?

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