What are the reasons for yellow hair in children?

Chinese people's hair is generally black, and it can be said that it has been black since childhood. However, many parents have found that their children's hair has turned yellow. This is different from other abnormal conditions and the chance of occurrence is relatively low. The cause is naturally difficult to find, which naturally increases concerns. So, what are the reasons for yellow hair in children? Let’s take a comprehensive look at the causes 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 children. I hope it will be helpful to parents. In addition to genetic factors, the main reason for children's yellow hair is malnutrition and improper shampooing products. After finding the cause and comparing it with the child's daily affairs and determining the specific factors, targeted measures should be taken to solve it and strive to resolve it as soon as possible.