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    Posted on: 03/12/2010

    Question

    A young girl five years old is in stage 2 of pubic hair growth. Is this normal?

    Answer

    A five-year-old girl with Tanner stage 2 pubic hair growth is abnormal. She should be evaluated by her physician to determine the cause.


    Answered By:
    Frank Lin , M.D.


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