What to do about child hair loss?

Written by Li Jiao Yan

Neonatology

Updated on August 31, 2024

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When children experience hair loss, and if the hair loss is substantial, it is definitely necessary to conduct some relevant examinations. It could be due to a deficiency of nutrients, like a lack of trace elements, which can also lead to hair loss. If the hair loss is particularly severe, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist and then conduct some relevant treatments based on the child's condition.

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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What causes baby hair loss?

Hair loss in children is generally due to relatively simple reasons, mostly related to irregular eating habits or picky eating, and malnutrition. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this may be caused by a deficiency of both qi and blood. Therefore, when hair loss is noticed in children, it is advisable to visit a formal medical institution to get a blood test for trace elements to see if there is a deficiency of certain substances. Additionally, some children may indeed have internal diseases, such as kidney or liver diseases, which can lead to physical weakness and hair loss. In most cases, mild hair loss in children does not require special treatment and can gradually improve by adjusting diet and lifestyle habits.

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Dermatology

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Can ginger treat hair loss?

Ginger has the effect of stimulating hair follicles on the scalp and helping hair growth. It can treat some mild cases of hair loss, such as newly appearing alopecia areata or early seborrheic alopecia caused by excessive secretion of scalp sebaceous glands. However, for more severe cases of hair loss, ginger is not very effective. For example, when the area affected by alopecia areata is particularly large and progresses to the point where eyebrows or armpit hair also begins to fall out, ginger is ineffective. Similarly, if seborrheic hair loss develops to the extent of baldness, ginger is not very effective. Under such circumstances, it is necessary to visit a dermatology department at a regular hospital and follow a treatment plan tailored to the specific symptoms using the appropriate medications. After experiencing hair loss, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle habits, strengthen physical exercise, and enhance immunity.

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Which department should I go to for postpartum hair loss?

Postpartum hair loss is a normal physiological phenomenon related to changes in hormone levels in women after childbirth. If severe hair loss occurs after childbirth, it is recommended to visit the dermatology department of the hospital. First, perform an external examination to see if there are external causes, and then, you can also visit the endocrinology department for deeper diagnostic analysis and judgment. Generally, hair loss in women will gradually relieve about six months after childbirth. After childbirth, it is important to maintain good living habits, ensure adequate sleep, and eat foods rich in proteins and vitamins. If severe hair loss occurs postpartum, treatment can be conducted under the guidance of a doctor with the appropriate medication.

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Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

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What should a girl do if she has severe hair loss?

When women experience severe hair loss, they should first go to a hospital for relevant examinations to identify the specific causes. Treatment for female hair loss should target the cause. Options include using androgen receptor inhibitors and biological response modifiers such as minoxidil, spironolactone, etc. Topical applications typically involve the use of selenium sulfide-based dandruff and itch-relieving cleansers, and herbal treatments can also be used. Female hair loss is usually related to staying up late, poor rest, excessive mental tension, anxiety, and heredity. In women, hair loss usually does not involve much recession of the frontal hairline; it is primarily a thinning of hair on the top of the head. Therefore, it is crucial for women experiencing hair loss to seek standardized treatment and avoid misusing medications, which could potentially cause greater damage to the hair follicles and exacerbate the condition.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Which is more likely to cause hair loss, Qi deficiency or blood deficiency?

Qi deficiency and blood deficiency generally speak, it is blood deficiency that is more likely to cause hair loss, but the two can also coexist. Therefore, whether it is qi deficiency or blood deficiency, it is necessary to regulate promptly. If there is hair loss, one can usually eat some walnuts and black sesame seeds, which can help prevent the symptoms of hair loss. You can also eat more foods that supplement qi and blood, such as donkey-hide gelatin and jujube, which have the function of regulating qi and blood and improving symptoms. If the condition is severe, it is still necessary to take medicines that supplement qi and blood in time to be effectively treated. Most importantly, do not stay up late, as staying up late will aggravate the condition.