Patient's question:
Birth to present treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment, what kind of assistance is needed: The baby's hair is very yellow, is it a lack of vitamins?Doctor's answer:
Hair mineral element tests can be conducted for babies, with zinc supplementation for zinc deficiency, iron supplementation for iron deficiency, and copper supplementation for copper deficiency.Hair discoloration can be caused by various factors, including different ethnicities, intergenerational inheritance, and the content of trace elements such as iron, lead, zinc, cobalt, copper, platinum, and nickel in the hair, as well as the amount of melanin in hair cells and certain medical conditions (e.g., phenylketonuria, kidney disease). Therefore, hair discoloration is related to nutrition and health.
After ruling out medical conditions, excessive consumption of sugar, fat, and acidic substances in the diet can cause hair discoloration, as well as a lack of certain trace elements (e.g., iron, copper, zinc). Copper deficiency reduces the function of tyrosinase, interfering with melanin breakdown and metabolism, while iron and zinc deficiencies hinder hair cell growth and development, leading to hair discoloration.
It is recommended to have a medical examination. You can have your baby undergo a trace element test.