Why do children have less hair?

Many parents are always worried that their children have very little hair. Is it because of calcium deficiency or lack of other elements in the body? It will seriously affect the child's physical development. Many views are wrong. Let us introduce why children have less hair?

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 are the reasons why children have less hair. There are many reasons for thin hair. Only after finding the correct cause can you take appropriate treatment measures based on the cause. If your child has thin hair, there is no need to be too nervous. You can go to the hospital for a check-up to see what is wrong.