Question
A four-month-old baby has a patch of white hair on the back of their head. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on your description, it’s possible that this is due to a copper deficiency. Infants with copper deficiencies can experience their hair turning white. The content of copper in black hair is higher than in white hair, and in yellow hair, it is also higher than in white hair. Therefore, a copper deficiency is one of the main reasons for hair discoloration. It is recommended to increase the intake of foods high in copper, such as liver, oysters, shrimp, nuts, apricots, mushrooms, and oatmeal. At the same time, reduce the consumption of foods high in sugar, raw meat, unrefrigerated foods, and vitamin C, which can interfere with copper absorption, and pay attention to the appropriate addition of complementary foods.