Patient's question:
A four-month-old baby has a small patch of white hair.Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to what you mentioned, it is likely caused by copper deficiency. Copper deficiency can lead to white hair in infants and children. Black hair contains more copper than white hair, and yellow hair contains more copper than white hair. Therefore, copper deficiency is the main reason for hair discoloration. Eat more foods high in copper, such as liver, oysters, shrimp, nuts, apricots, mushrooms, and oats. Avoid foods that hinder copper absorption, such as high-sugar, raw meat, unfresh foods, and vitamin C. It is recommended to add complementary foods in moderation.