What to do if your child's hair turns white

Everyone's hair quality is different. When you have white hair, it means you are older. However, gray hair does not only happen to the elderly. Some young people and even children will have the problem of gray hair. So what should we do if children have gray hair? The genetic factors that need to be considered when children have white hair, which is what we call premature graying of hair. If it is genetic, it is difficult to change, but if it is due to nutritional problems, it is easier to solve.

1. Stay optimistic

Having an optimistic attitude towards life and maintaining a happy mood will help make your hair black and shiny. Even if you encounter unpleasant things or even misfortune, do not let your mental world fall into despair. Because this is tantamount to punishing yourself with the mistakes of others, which will not only be of no help, but will also be counterproductive and even cause greater misfortune, thus accelerating the pace of graying hair.

2. Enhance nutrition

Hair can also turn gray when it loses the nutritional supply that maintains normal pigmentation. Many scientific studies have shown that niacin, para-aminobenzoic acid, carotene, citric acid, etc. in vitamins all have an important influence on the formation of pigments and their metabolism. If there are obstacles or changes in their absorption, storage, utilization, etc., the black hair will turn into white hair. In the diet, there must be no long-term lack of foods containing vitamins B1, B2, B6, niacin, etc., otherwise, the hair will turn from black to gray, and then to white.

Scientific research also shows. Lack of certain trace elements, such as copper and iron, can also cause hair to turn white. Therefore, in order to prevent and treat premature graying of hair, you should pay attention to diet adjustment and eat more vitamin-rich beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to fully absorb the nutrients that produce black hair. The livers of various animals contain high levels of copper. Tomatoes, potatoes, and spinach also contain a certain amount of copper, iron and other trace elements and should be consumed appropriately. Of course, people who have gray hair due to vitamin deficiency can also take drugs such as vitamin B2, B6 and multivitamins, but they will not have immediate effects and need to be taken for a long time under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Treat diseases

Certain infectious diseases and chronic local focal inflammation. Such as caries, tonsillitis, purulent sinusitis, etc., can also cause gray hair through bacterial action and nerve reflex. In terms of endocrine function, the pituitary gland, adrenal glands and autonomic nervous system are closely related to the secretion of melanin-stimulating hormone, which promotes the formation of melanin. If the endocrine system is normal, more melanin will be secreted, more melanin will be formed, and the hair color will be darker; otherwise, white hair will grow. In addition, sexual dysfunction can also cause gray hair. Therefore, in order to prevent gray hair, the above diseases must be treated early.