Question

My child is one month old and has sparse hair. What can I eat to make their hair grow better and thicker? Besides, there are many small red spots around their face and mouth. What could it be, and how should it be treated? Thank you.

Answer

Based on your description, sparse hair is a temporary physiological phenomenon for a baby of this age. Typically, a baby’s hair will gradually become thicker by one year of age, and by the age of 5-6, the hair will become increasingly dense. The red spots on the face may be eczema. You can treat them with baby eczema cream applied externally.