Patient's question:
When a child is born, their hair is black. Around 40 days, the ends of the hair start to turn yellow. Now, the hair on the top of the head is completely yellow, while the rest is normal. The doctor suspects it might be phenylketonuria. Could the yellowing of the hair be caused by other factors or conditions? Which hospital is best for diagnosing this condition?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of zinc deficiency mainly include: anorexia. When zinc deficiency occurs, the function of taste buds is reduced, taste function is impaired, appetite is poor, food intake is reduced, and digestive ability is also weakened; 2. Poor growth and development. 3. Sparse and yellow hair. 4. Prone to colds. Zinc deficiency leads to a weakened immune function, making it easier to suffer from various infectious diseases, including diarrhea and colds. Zinc supplementation should be prioritized through dietary means. Eat more zinc-rich foods such as fish, lean meat, animal liver and kidneys, eggs, dairy products, etc. Also eat more aquatic shellfish such as oysters, mutton, and dried scallops. Eat more hard-shelled foods such as chestnuts, walnuts, and peanuts. Traditional Chinese medicine can also be used to supplement zinc and achieve good results. For example, Chinese medicine He Shou Wu has a high zinc content.