Patient's question:
The child is doing well overall, but before taking a nap, they often pull their hair and eyelashes.Nap time and past treatment history/effectiveness: None.
What kind of assistance is needed: Wants to know if this symptom is normal, what the cause is, and how to treat it...
Doctor's answer:
It may be—this is the baby telling you: "I'm not happy, I'm very upset." For babies in the infant stage, it's normal for this behavior to reappear, as it can help them vent their negative emotions. However, if this habit reoccurs during the "toddler stage," it's not normal. It may indicate that the baby is enduring mental stress, and it could even develop into a strange habit known as "trichotillomania."Reminder: For young babies, this habit is a temporary behavior that will disappear as they grow older. There's no need for concern, but it's important to trim their fingernails to prevent them from scratching their skin. Additionally, try to identify the reason for the baby's unhappiness and provide them with as much attention as possible. For older babies, the key is to find the source of their stress and help them relax.
The second possibility—babies may experience head itching due to calcium deficiency. It's recommended to have a trace element test done and bathe the baby's hair more frequently, as babies tend to sweat a lot, and head itching can be quite painful!