My dd has a weird patch of hair - worth seeing a tricologist???

[StripeyKnickersSpottySocks]

Hi - Wondering if anyone has any info or advice.

When my dd was born she had the usual fuzzy, newborn hair and it was obvious that she had one small patch of hair right on her brow/hairline that was different to the rest. It looked like the hair follicles were lined up in a different direction to the others if that maes sense.

She's 6 now and obviously her hair is longer - but it still grows very funny. This small patch sticks vertically upwards for about an inch before flopping over. It makes her look like she has a little "horn" of hair. I've never mentioned it but it is upsetting her and she often says how stupid it looks. My mum reckoned she might be able to have these sin cells lasered to stop the hair growing. Does anyone know if this is possible. I'm guessing the NHS wouldn't pay would they? Should I wait till she's older or get it done now if its upsetting her and how do I find someone? Thanks

We have something of that ilk as a family trait. Lots of my family have it, and is affectionately known as a cow's lick!

My sister also has a double crown at the back.

I don't think it's anything to worry about, although it may annoy her when she is trying to tame her hair in later life.

NHS for a cows lick!! sorry but that is a classic

Is this a wind up?

No it isn't. She's in tears every day over it and I was wonderign if something could be done. Had no idea it was called a cow's lick and have tried everything to calm it down - its very noticable and she's gettign teased. Glad you find it so funny.

dd1 has one.

she cant have a fringe. which annoys her.

Misdee, have you found if the hair grows longer the weight of it keeps it down more? I was trying this but dd has taken a pair of scissors to her head and cut it to about 1cm long

there are pics of dd1 in my profile, we just part her hair on that side generally.

Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I had one (which has gone over the years) and others I know had them.

Really is quite common

It does lessen over time.

Didn't mean to offend you, truly, just the NHS question made me wonder.

yes, longer hair works well for dd1. we keep it shoulder length or longer.

i think cowlicks can look really cute, my dp has one and it makes him look all boy-bandy (and weirdly, that's a good thing). i think it's one of those slight imperfections that you should teach her to learn to love. i hate the way we're all supposed to look perfect all the time.