Why is the baby's hair yellow?

According to the physique of us Chinese, we generally have yellow skin and black hair. This is common knowledge recognized by everyone. However, some children's hair is not like this. It often appears yellow, or slightly yellow, which is obviously an abnormal condition. It makes parents very worried and concerned about the cause of the disease. So, what's the matter with babies' yellow hair? Let's take a closer look at the factors that cause children's hair to turn yellow.

1. Related to nutrition

Related to mother’s nutrition during pregnancy

If the mother eats less black sesame seeds, walnuts, vegetables and fruits during pregnancy, it will affect the baby's hair quality.

Related to baby’s nutrition after birth

If the hair is not properly nourished after birth, it will become thin and yellow and lack luster. Zinc and calcium deficiency will also cause the hair quality to deteriorate. However, it is rare for children nowadays to have poor hair quality due to malnutrition.

Whether it is caused by malnutrition can be preliminarily judged from the hair quality. Although it is yellow, it is shiny and smooth, so it is not malnourished. Malnourished hair is not only yellow and thin, but also lacks luster and grows in a disorderly and tangled manner.

2. Related to genetics

The quality of hair is related not only to nutrition, but also to genetics and hair care. If one of the parents or immediate family members has poor hair quality, it may be passed on to the baby. Even if the hair is black at birth, it may gradually turn yellow.

The above is an introduction to why babies have yellow hair. I hope it will be helpful to parents. The two main factors that cause children's hair to turn yellow are: no matter which factor it is, once it is identified, there are very effective ways to improve it. Only by treating the symptoms can the child's hair color gradually return to black.