Patient's question:
I'm not sure if it's my wife's excessive worry, but I feel concerned about whether my child's nutrition might be an issue. Because my little one's hair seems quite sparse. They weren't born with much hair to begin with, and even though we've been eating a lot of things that are supposed to promote hair growth, it still hasn't changed much. I don't know what could be the reason.What kind of help is needed: Hello, how can I help my child who has very little hair?
Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of zinc deficiency mainly include: anorexia. When zinc deficiency occurs, the function of taste buds is reduced, leading to a decrease in taste perception, loss of appetite, increased bowel movements, and weakened absorption capacity; impaired growth and development. Sparse and yellowish hair. Prone to fever. Zinc deficiency weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to various infectious diseases, including nausea, vomiting, and fever. Zinc supplementation is best achieved through dietary intake. Consume more zinc-rich foods such as fish, lean meat, animal liver and kidneys, egg yolks, dairy products, and also eat more aquatic shellfish.