My 8 year old daughter has developed pubic hair..Should I be concerned???
340042
Personally, I think you should be slightly concerned about this. Yes, while it's true that puberty occurs earlier now than in years gone by, 8 is still very young. Pubic hair is usually te second stage of puberty - initially there is a growth spurt, followed by pubic hair, axillary hair, breast buds, and finally menstruation. Most young girls won't start developing pubic hair until around the age of 11. I would recommend that your take your daughter to her paediatrician/GP for a checkup, and possibly a referral to a specialist.
511330
Pretty common. I had it when I was about 9 or 10. It was embarassing, but it happens to alot of kids.\nI remember my mom freaking out. She practically bobbed my hair short and bought the special shampoo for head lice.
616721
yes normal your going through puberty and its okay for hair to grow in other places too ha ;)
174171
I don't think that's normal.  All the older girls I know have a full head of hair.  Some of them may turn white but they don't lose hair other than your normal hairfall in the shower.  You may have alopecia. Or it could be a symptom of something else. Go check with your doctor.
873989
If I have someone "special" in my life, then I make sure I am nice and smooth everyday I don't like the person to know I grow hair on my legs or underarms. But as far as "down there" I like having it nice and tidy but not completely bare, I once heard that completely bare looks like a inappropriate, under-aged little girl before puberty so if someone likes that, then I think there is a problem about them. If you understand, so I keep some hair there.
1169860
It's not typical, but I suppose it could happen. If you've always had it and it hasn't grown or changed color you should be okay. Check with the doc if you're concerned.
882000
its different for everyone.\nI have seen as early as 8 and as late as 19\nbut take her to the doctor if you are concerned
984161
I am not sure what the youngest age is but, I started my period at 9 but I started getting pubic hair at about 7.
886466
I would say she needs help. If she is not doing this to her self deliberately, then she could have a very serious medical condition. She needs to see a doctor soon. Not sure on her age, but it may help to talk to her parents about this no matter how old she is. You need help with her. Please make her see a doctor. She is lucky she has someone who cares so much.
355761
Perhaps he has an infection and you should take him to see his doctor?  I'm  surprised that he likes to whack it so much since he's only 8.  Good for him, I guess.  Since he rubs it so much it's probably just sore and you should try to keep him from doing that.  If it's the kind of "itch" that I think you're talking about then maybe a little sex talk might be in order..... mainly just to let him know it's normal, and it's okay.... in private.
670537
I am nursing major and with what I have studied I would be worried, she may need to see a doctor. It could be stress related, and at that age as well, girls are going through many hormonal changes, or worse it could be intestinal, that could need medical attention quickly. So she really needs to seek medical attention.
1075025
What are you worried about?  I don't mean that as "don't worry"  I mean it as tell me WHAT you are worried about.  Are you worried about when you will start?  Will it hurt?  Will everyone know?  \n\nSweetie, it's something all women go through and it's is normal for you to be worried about it.  Have you started to go through puberty?  You will be able to tell by the changes in your body when you are getting close to starting.  \n\nYou will get hair in your pubic area (down there), your breasts will start to grow.  Your breasts might be a little tender while going trough this. \n\nAs far as When you will start......no one can help you with that.  It just happens, even as an adult.....I don't know exactly when I will start every month.  My body gives me signs....and so will yours after a while) but I don't know when each month.\n\nWill it hurt?  Well, here again that is different for every person.  I don't get real bad cramps very often.  Sometimes I do.....but it really isn't that bad for me.  My daughter, who is 12, like me sometimes gets cramps but she is able to go on with her normal life...so they aren't that bad for her.  If you do get cramps....get outside and move around.  Believe it or not.......exercising helps the cramps go away.\n\nI hope this helps.
964303
Hair that grows on and around the pubic area.
184328
yes, i used to have it. I had long beatiful hair at one time. But i pulled it all out and yeah i was completly bald. It was caused by stress. I was about 13 at the time. and had just told my parents about a very traumatic thing that had happened to me. So much was going on at the time, i guess that is the only way i felt i could deal with it. I didn't have control of the situation at all. and it was very hard on me, and hard to accept. But i hope things will get better for your daughter. They did for me. It took about 3 yrs. until it completely stopped for me. Now i have a full head of hair. and things are starting to look up for me. I wish the best for you and your daughter. Take care and God bless. If you want to know anything more about my experience, you can email me if you want.
311123
No, not EVERYONE gets pubic hair.  There are some people who are just naturally smooth.  Those of us who wax would consider them lucky.
597742
NOOOOOOOOOO, it will only grow back worse!!!\nBesides anything I have shaved, made me feel like a porcupine having sex for 2 weeks.\nHair is there for a reason, let it do its job!!
850793
buy some of those facial hair lightening creams for women and try it yourself, then go up to her and say "look, I found this wonderful cream, look how it bleached out my girls mustache,, its great,, do you want to try it?" see how she responds... gently tell her at this point, you noticed she has a "few" dark hairs,, dont be overly dramatic about it.. If she sort of hims and haws about it, just drop it.. its her face to worry about, not yours.