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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is unusual for a 9 year old. Have you had her checked For precious puberty? [/quote]

Totally agree. 9 is super young. My 8.5 year old is definitely years off from puberty (which makes sense as I didn't menstruate till I was just turned 16 and her dad also grew really late) but….I would go to your pediatrician. From there, DON'T make her self conscious about her own body hair! There is nothing "dirty" about having hair in your armpits….last I checked it's pretty natural and normal in many cultures. If she isn't self conscious PLEASE don't be the one to shame her![/quote]

Here is some info for you -- educate yourself.  Your 8.5 year old needs your guidance.

http://patient.info/health/adrenarche[/quote]

From your article.

Occasionally, male hormone excess can be caused by problems other than adrenarche and your child may need to have some tests. If your child experiences any symptoms that you are worried about or if you have any concerns at all it is important you seek the advice of their GP or paediatrician.

Obviously this Mom has some concerns. I think that her pediatrician is more qualified to answer them than DCUM is. So stop being a hair monger and lets not pretend that every 9 year old has excessive body hair growth. They simply don't.  [/quote]

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