My 6 year old has body hair is this normal?

[jenna52]

Hi All

this is my first post, but a little worried after noticing that my son has back, leg and a few public hairs and he is 6!

on searching for leg/back hair in 6 year olds on google it alwyas brings up precocious puberty and a little concerned has anyone else's 6 years olds have body hair!

Thanks all

I posted on here about this a while ago as my dd had a few pubic hairs at age 6. Saw all the pp stuff on web,panicked and was advised to go the doctor. GP knew nothing about the condition (plus dd wouldn't let him take a look anyhow!)so we were referred to paediatrics at local hospital.
Consultant took a look and decided the hair (fine strands) was normal as she was nearly 7 by then. She is also on 99th centile for height and 97th for weight, so that may have a bearing. They took blood tests to gauge hormone levels and the results came back normal. I think she'll be monitored in about 6 months time. It put my mind at rest, so although your ds is probably fine too, you may want to visit your GP (without alarming ds!).

i know my son is in the 99th centile for height, his dad thinks i am being over bearing but just want to check as boys arent supposed to grow hair till there 9 so was a bit worried, thanks for your reply!