My Young Children Aren’t Growing Hair!

Yes i have two daughters ages 2, and 3. when they were born they had hair. as my oldest got a few months old all her hair was gone. both of my daughters have very light almost white peach fuzz as i call it. it isnt even half an inch long. i have consulted thier doctors and they have never seen it. i dont know what to do. i just found out im pregnant again and i would like to find out what condition my daughters have so i can correct it. At least know what is causing it so i can become more educated in the matter. My oldest realizes there is something different about her and even asks mommy why dont i have hair like you, as a mother this is breaking my heart. Please help!

This sounds like a genetic disorder. I would want to know about your family and the father’s family history. Has this type of lack of hair been seen before in either side of the family? I really can’t help you much more through the internet without taking a careful history where, I suspect, you will find what is wrong.

A pediatric dermatologist would be the best place to visit first. There’s a group that focuses on pediatric dermatology, and they have a physician locator that might help point you in the right direction.