White Hair of Baby

Asked for Male, 10 years

Asalam o Alaikum! My son is going to be 5 years old in two months. I saw 2/3 white hair on his head recently (he has very healthy fast growing hair alhamdulillah). Is this normal or could this be due to some sort of deficiency? What should be done and what steps can be taken to stop this? Your help and guidance will be really appreciated.

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

A strand of hair can appear gray when it contains a decreased amount of a pigment called melanin, and it can look white if there is no pigment at all. Gray hair occurs with normal aging because the hair cells on the scalp produce less melanin; in children, early graying tends to be inherited. So there's little you can do to control it. It would be better to consult a dermatologist in this matter for expert advice.

For further consultation, you can choose from our list of best Dermatologists in Karachi and seek in-person advice.

Answered 5 years ago

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