Question
A 1.5-year-old baby has a patch of hairless area on the head and partial hair loss on the pillow, and this has been the case since birth. What could be the reason for this?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, a 1.5-year-old baby with a patch of hairless area on the head and partial hair loss on the pillow may be experiencing symptoms of calcium deficiency. At this age, calcium deficiency in babies may manifest as difficulty in falling asleep, difficulty in entering deep sleep, easy to be startled awake, partial hair loss on the pillow, diarrhea, white spots or white dots on nails, delayed intellectual development, thinning hair, poor health condition, and susceptibility to colds. Since the baby’s digestive system is not yet mature, it is not recommended to use oral medications for calcium supplementation. Dietary supplements are a better option. It is suggested to provide the baby with calcium-rich foods such as fish, shrimp shells, kelp, and bone broth. At the same time, eat more vitamin D-rich foods such as pork liver, lamb liver, and beef liver to promote calcium absorption. Generally speaking, babies with mild calcium deficiency can improve their symptoms after dietary supplementation. If symptoms are severe, consider using medication for calcium supplementation. We hope the baby can grow up healthily.