Patient's question:
5 months have passed, but when the baby was born, their hair was very sparse. A friend suggested trimming the baby's hair to encourage it to grow back. Because they were too young, I didn't trim it and thought it would be fine as they grew older. But now, at 5 months, the baby's lanugo has fallen off, and there's no sign of it growing back as thick and dark as other children's hair. What should I do? How can I help the baby's hair grow well? What assistance is needed: What methods can help the baby's hair grow well?Doctor's answer:
When a child is young, having less hair is normal, and it will grow back gradually. There's no need to worry. Around six months, you can check for trace elements. If there's no calcium deficiency, everything will be fine.Medical Advice: Why isn't the hair growing? If the hair grows well in other areas but not on the back of the head, it's called (a type of bald spot), which is a sign of calcium deficiency. The child may sweat excessively on their head during diaper changes and deep sleep. This sweating leads to local irritation, causing the child to dislike shaking their head. When they shake their head, the back of the head is rubbed, and over time, this can lead to acne. Additionally, the child may be restless and easily startled during deep sleep.