Why is the baby's hair less?

Hair, which has a great impact on one's appearance, is generally given special attention. This can be seen by looking at the hairstyles of people on the street. Therefore, even children's hair quality will be taken seriously by adults. Some children have sparse hair when they are born, which makes parents very concerned about the cause. So, why do babies have less hair? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

First, the amount of hair a baby has is more or less related to genetic factors. The genetic tendency of hair is generally more obvious, such as color, straightness, quantity and so on.

Second, when the baby is still developing in the mother's womb for 5-6 months, the lanugo will begin to fall off slowly. If the lanugo falls off less, then the baby will have more hair after birth. For those babies who lose more lanugo, their hair will generally grow out slowly when they are about one year old.

Third, hair growth also varies from person to person due to individual differences. Some babies will be born earlier, some will be born later, this is all normal.

Fourth, the baby's body lacks trace elements, among which the lack of calcium, zinc and iron are the main factors. For example, the baby's back of the head has no hair, which is called occipital baldness, because the baby lacks calcium in the body.

The first point of care is to wash the baby's hair frequently. Babies grow and develop relatively fast during infancy, and their metabolism is relatively vigorous, so the oil and sweat secreted by the baby will clog the baby's hair follicles. In this way, the baby's hair will not only become sparse, but also cause damage to the baby's hair follicles. Therefore, the editor recommends that parents wash their baby's hair every two days as much as possible. When washing the baby's hair, be sure to use a mild and non-irritating baby shampoo to wash the baby's hair.

The second point of care is to take your baby out to bask in the sun frequently. During periods of mild sunlight, you can often take your baby out to bask in the sun. Appropriate ultraviolet radiation can help kill bacteria, promote the development of the scalp and hair growth, and promote calcium absorption.

The above is an introduction to why babies have less hair. I hope it will be helpful to parents. There are many factors that lead to thinning hair in children. When a child experiences this condition, parents should not worry too much. The key is to take good care of the hair on a regular basis. As long as you persist, the child's hair quality will be restored as soon as possible.