Question
My child is one year old and has a white hair on their head. I don’t know what factors or causes it is.
Answer
“Hypothyroidism” is a disease of premature graying of hair in children and young adults, with causes that are very complex and can be divided into two main types: congenital and acquired. Congenital premature graying is often due to genetic causes, such as genetic diseases like premature aging syndrome, Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, and Waardenburg syndrome, which often have a family history of several generations, as well as genetic defects, albinism. Specific tests are needed to determine the cause and treat it accordingly. Acquired hypothyroidism may be related to nutritional deficiencies (such as lack of protein, vitamins, and certain trace elements like copper), chronic wasting diseases (such as tuberculosis), prolonged fever, endocrine diseases, encephalitis or neurological disorders, or may be related to severe mental trauma or excessive mental fatigue due to anxiety or sadness. It is recommended to eat more black sesame products in your daily diet and carefully choose shampoos to care for your hair, and further examination is needed to determine the cause and treat it accordingly.