Some infants are born with hair on their body called lanugo, or a full head of hair on their head, or no hair at all! Here's what it all means.

What you need to know about lanugo and babies born with hair

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Some babies are born covered in hair, but that doesn’t mean they’ll grow up hairy. Dr. Dina Kulik explains newborn body hair, which is called lanugo.

Why is my newborn so hairy?

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What you need to know about babies born with hair or lanugo

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Why is my newborn so hairy?