Patient's question:
My son is now 10 months old. He was born with good hair, but ever since he got a serious illness in April (Kawasaki disease), his hair has been very yellow. After discharge, he got a buzz cut, but now there's a thumb-sized area where the hair hasn't grown back. There are very fine hairs at the hair follicles, but they haven't grown after so long. Could you please advise?Doctor's answer:
Hello, even if a ten-month-old baby has sparse hair, it can be improved through some health care methods. For example, parents should help the baby wash and comb their hair frequently, which can stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, enhance the nutritional supply to the hair, and thus promote hair growth. Additionally, it is important to supplement the nutrients necessary for hair growth and expose the baby to sunlight more often. This may be due to a lack of trace elements, so it is recommended to have the baby checked by a pediatrician.