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Dear American Girl,

I am 10 and I have super-hairy arms and legs. Some

people make fun of me and I try to laugh with them,

but it really does hurt.

Fuzzy

All people have hair everywhere on their bodies, ranging from fine

to thick and from light to dark. It’s normal and healthy. But if your

body hair bothers you—and only you—you could try making some of

your hair less noticeable. Talk with a parent about your feelings, and

ask your doctor for any recommendations he or she might have for

someone your age. As for the teasing, laughing along may help keep

insensitive remarks from getting out of hand. But if you’re feeling hurt,

try leveling with these people, especially if they are your friends: “You

probably don’t mean to hurt my feelings, but it bothers me when you

make fun of me. Please stop.”