4 year old girl body hair

[Oaf1978]

Dont know what to do, I a 39 year old male have had my life ruined by excessive body hair and I mean its really bad. My life from about 12 years old has been hell because of it and I suffer from depression and bad anxiety. Anyway I have a 4 year old daughter and I have always worried about her inheriting my lousy genes! Since she was born she has had tiny fine white hairs over her body. Recently I have noticed these are more noticeable and have also seen some small black hairs amongst them! Even I didnt start spouting hairs until I was about 11, I am distraught and dont know what to do as I dont want her enduring what I have went through for most of my life! It would be even worse for her as she is a girl! Feel so helpless and if I took her to a doctor I will just be told its because of me and my stupid genetics and nothing I can do about it as they have never took my concerns about myself seriously! Doubt there is many on here with the same problem but thought I would ask anyway about what I could do to help my lovely daughter. Thanks

Seems there are 2 issues here. The first is how you regard yourself... 'lousy genes', avoiding the GP because you think they'll say it's your fault. Children aren't daft, she will know how you feel about yourself and that will rub off on her and she could end up feeling the same way. All humans have hair. A lot, not all, women bleach facial hair, have laser surgery for legs and arms, shave or wax etc. When my son got to about 4yo the hair on his head became much thicker and his legs became hairier; I tell him he's starting to get bigger.

I would suggest getting done support for yourself, a counsellor for example and find some better coping strategies. Also think about how our children learn from us and how we behave or respond to things. Don't discuss it in front of her or with her.

Also, if you're genuinely worried about her hair growth, get a phone consultation with your GP (you'll have to deal with your own emotions for the benefit of your DD) and express your concerns without her knowing about it.