are
Hair s that grow on the
Body to attempt to insulate it because of lack of
Fat . It is a type of
Pelage . It occurs on
Fetus es and it is normal for the unborn baby to consume the hair, which then contributes to the newborn baby's first faeces. Lanugo hair is usually shed and replaced by
Vellus Hair at 36-40 weeks
Gestation . The presence of lanugo in newborns is a sign of
Premature Birth .
It is also a common symptom of serious
Anorexia Nervosa , as the body attempts to insulate itself as body fat is lost.
