Patient's question:
A four-month-old baby has a small patch of white hair.Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, it is likely caused by copper deficiency. Copper deficiency can lead to white hair in infants and children, and black hair contains more copper than white hair, while yellow hair contains more copper than white hair. Therefore, copper deficiency is the main cause of hair discoloration. Eat more foods high in copper, such as liver, oysters, shrimp, nuts, apricots, mushrooms, and oats. Reduce the intake of 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.