Question
My child is nine and a half months old, and their hair is yellowish and sparse. They have never been to a doctor for a check-up. Past treatment history and effectiveness: no treatment has been received, no history of allergies, and no family history of related hereditary diseases. I would like to understand what might be causing this and whether I need to adjust their diet.
Answer
One possible cause could be a zinc deficiency in the child. It is not recommended to blindly adjust the diet. Instead, it is suggested to conduct a detailed trace element test first. If a zinc deficiency is confirmed, it is recommended to use zinc gluconate oral solution or zinc gluconate granules for treatment. At the same time, increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, and supplements to provide vitamins, avoid fad diets, consume moderate amounts of lean meat and whole grains, and reduce the intake of snacks.