What is the reason for yellow hair in children?

As children grow up, their organs are not fully developed. Any abnormality in the body may be reflected in the child's body, just like when a child's hair turns yellow. If the parents don't know the reason, it will naturally make them very worried. So, what is the reason for yellow hair in young children? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. Genetic factors: Many human characteristics are determined by DNA, such as height, weight, appearance, etc., and hair is no exception. Some people with fair skin are more likely to have yellow hair. The reason is due to the production and utilization of melanin. This is normal and there is no need to worry.

2. Malnutrition, specifically speaking, refers to a lack of iron and zinc. This lack of trace elements is extremely common in early childhood because a baby's diet is slightly unbalanced compared to an adult's. Which baby can chew vegetables in the left hand and steak in the right hand? If genetic factors are ruled out, it would be helpful to give the baby a multivitamin supplement. Eating too much sugar, fat and acid in the diet will cause the hair to turn yellow, and lack of certain trace elements (iron, copper, zinc, etc.). As you grow older and eat more food, your hair will naturally get better. Of course, we must first exclude those babies who are quite deficient in trace elements, so – do not be picky eaters!

3. Improper use of shampoo products. This is generally not very common. Today's mothers are very careful about it. Unlike in the past when living conditions were poor, people would not use soap to wash baby's hair. Babies aged 1 to 3 years old can use children's shampoo. As for adult shampoos with many functions, they should not be used.

The above is an introduction to the reasons for yellow hair in young children. I hope it will be helpful to parents. There are many factors that cause children's hair to turn yellow. In addition to genetic factors, the main cause is daily diet or improper use of shampoo products. You can actively look for the causes and take targeted measures to solve them, so that you can return to normal as soon as possible.