Why does a child lose hair on the top of his head?

Mothers will surely notice that many babies lose their hair after birth, mostly on the top of the head, with varying degrees of hair loss. The originally furry little head will become very sparse. So, do you mothers know what the cause of hair loss is? Could your baby's hair loss be caused by a physical condition? What methods can be used to alleviate this situation? Don't worry, the editor will answer them one by one for you.

1. Physiological hair loss: The baby's lanugo may fall off in the first few weeks after birth, and the hair will recover after a few months. This is a normal phenomenon. Babies can also experience hair loss due to constant friction on their heads. When a baby is sleeping, the pressure generated by the weight of the head alone can cause a large area of ​​hair loss on the baby's back of the head. This is because the roots of a newborn's hair are not yet firmly attached to the skin, so even if the friction is not frequent, it can cause the hair to loosen and fall off.

2. Pathological hair loss: It is more common in rickets (calcium deficiency). In addition to hair loss, rickets is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as crying, waking up easily during sleep, sweating, etc. Because the pillow is irritated by sweat, babies often shake their heads and rub against the pillow when they sleep, resulting in sparse hair and hair loss on the pillow, forming typical occipital annular hair loss, which is medically known as "occipital baldness" and is an early manifestation of rickets in infants.

What are the benefits of washing your baby's hair frequently?

1. Usually, the baby's hair should be washed every 2-3 days to stimulate the scalp and promote the growth of hair. It can also prevent the oil, sweat and pollutants on the scalp from irritating the scalp, causing itching, blisters and even infection, leading to hair loss.

2. When washing your baby's hair, you should choose a non-irritating, easy-to-foam shampoo for children. When washing your baby's hair, you should gently massage your baby's scalp with your fingertips;

Now mothers know. There are two types of hair loss in babies. There is no need to worry about physiological hair loss, as new hair will grow after a few months. However, pathological hair loss must be taken seriously, so mothers must observe carefully during their daily care of their babies. Once any abnormal phenomenon is found, seek medical attention as soon as possible.