Patient's question:
Birth to present, past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment, what kind of assistance is needed: The baby's hair is very yellow, is it a lack of any 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 races, generational 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, as well as a lack of certain trace elements (e.g., iron, copper, zinc), can cause hair to turn yellow. Copper deficiency reduces the function of tyrosinase, interfering with melanin metabolism, while iron and zinc deficiencies disrupt hair cell growth and development, leading to hair discoloration.
It is recommended to have a medical examination. You can have your baby undergo a hair mineral element test.