Treatment suggestions for 7 year old daughter with a 'mustache' ?

Question

My heart just breaks for her as she is becoming teased and I can tell its wearing on her.

Answer 1

Best bet is to talk to your doctor though depending on your heritage it could just be part or her. i.e. If you are Italian, then this happens alot I don't exactly know why but it does! Oh and about the teasing, talk to your child's teacher and tell her of this problem, the new ZERO tolerance law needs to be enforced! Harassment.

Answer 2

I haven't had this problem but know of others that have. First, I have to agree with the other person who said to talk to her school. There should be zero tolerance for bullying. My product suggest is Nair for facial hair. It might be an idea to ask her if she wants to do something about it. If she says yes, discuss what the options are (doing to the doctor for opinion, trying a product) and let her play a role in the decision making. This might make her feel empowered as she is playing a role is resolving an issue. Good luck.

Answer 3

My backround is eastern European, so we are familiar with the problem, I was about 12 when I brought it up to my own mother who promptly took me to the salon at my request... However, having a 6 yearold with the same problem, I told her when the time comes and depending on how really uncomfortable she is with the problem, we will take care of it. It does not help when her sister is light and blond while she is dark, but I do understand, 7 is too young for the pain of wax, and some creme bleaches may bleach the skin as well, it's best to wait it out then at about 10, take her to the salon.

Answer 4

I bought my daughter an electric razor and taught her how to use it. I also keep it and when she needs it she asks. I didnt want her to go through the pain I went thorugh of being in 3rd grade and having hair everywhere. I did want to supervise her and make sure she uses it only for BASIC grooming purposes and not play with it. Also taking it out w/ friends around is a no-no. I also explained this was a private thing between her and I. We don't discuss it at school or w/ anyone. Each parent chooses when it's time for their children to do these things. It isn't up to me or to her to decide. If she takes advantage or this then her privalge is gone

Answer 5

You can always use a bleach cream or wax. Being teased is not fun, and being 7 is hard too! Help her out and let her self confidence rise a bit.

Answer 6

try laser treatment its painless and no more hair. My sons friend who is 10 has a bithmark on his face, he got teased too! The laser treatment is done at a hospital.

Answer 7

Talk to her doc first, but you could try facial Nair. I would suggest keeping it on for half the time an adult would - you don't want to burn her skin. Poor thing. Kids can be so cruel!

Answer 8

Wow this is a hard one. You don't want her to think that she needs to change herself everytime a group of people see something undesirable about her. That could have huge implications. If you took her to a really good dermatologist for a consulation they might know more about psychological implications of treating hair problems in young kids.

Answer 9

just a suggestion, why don't you use the product that use in beauty shops to bleach the hair when they are going to dyed lighter (peroxide), it will itch a little bit, but it will make the hair less noticeable.

Answer 10

You could try waxing or the cream solutionIt is sad that your little one has a moustache already.