Many young parents are susceptible to suspiciousness, so any phenomenon related to the baby leads to nervousness. Likewise, hair loss in babies raises many questions for moms and dads. In fact, the thinning of the hair in a newborn is a natural process. And only in exceptional cases, hair loss in crumbs is a symptom of the disease.
The first hair of the baby is more like a fluff. Therefore, they are so delicate and delicate, over time they change to more dense ones. The process of loss occurs almost imperceptibly, the hair becomes thinner from friction against the pillow, under the cap, during bathing.
Causes of baby hair loss
Hair cover in newborns is replaced in the first three months, vellus hair often falls out in bunches at once, so it seems that the strands are absent only in some areas. Baby's silky hair will fall out even if the baby is born with hair. And the thick hair will thin out over time. Most often, the process begins from the back of the head, and curls are also lost when combing.
The hair shaft in a child is, on average, only formed by the age of five, so at an early age it is impossible to predict how dense the baby's hair will be.
Often, babies' hair falls out due to profuse sweating. Usually, thinning hair in a child under one year old does not cause concern, but if the baby's mother observes other alarming symptoms, you should consult a doctor. Only in rare cases, hair loss can be one of the signs of rickets. But this disease is accompanied by other factors - high fever, crying, refusal to breast and sleep, the presence of "marbled skin", etc. For these symptoms, you should contact your pediatrician.
Hair loss in a child - physiology
The rapid thinning of hair in infants occurs under the influence of a decrease in hormone levels. The fact is that before birth, the baby's body contains many hormones that come to him from his mother. After birth, such an influx is reduced, which is why the reaction of the newborn occurs. Hair loss is also a consequence of this.
Choosing the wrong cosmetics can be another cause of hair loss. It is necessary to wash the baby's hair only with baby shampoos, without a strong odor, preservatives and dyes. You need to wash your hair with soap or shampoo no more than two to three times a week, on other days you can rinse your hair with clean water. After bathing, do not rub the child's head strongly; it is enough to blot the hair with a towel.
Hair loss can be caused by wearing hats that are too warm and tight. They lead to poor circulation and hair loss.
Frequent bathing of the baby with shampoo can cause crusts on the head, they are also called "milk". To remove them, you need to comb your hair with a soft brush, you can apply baby oil an hour before bathing and put a soft cap on the baby's head. Then, before bathing, you need to comb out the crusts, remove the oil with a cotton pad and rinse the baby's head.
