Question
My four-month-old baby has a small patch of white hair. Could you please explain what might be the cause?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, it is considered possible that the cause is a copper deficiency. Copper deficiency can lead to white hair in infants, as black hair contains more copper than white hair, and yellow hair contains more copper than white hair; thus, copper deficiency is a primary cause of hair discoloration. It is recommended to consume more foods rich in copper, such as liver, oysters, shrimp, nuts, apricots, mushrooms, and oatmeal; and to limit intake of high-sugar foods, raw meat, unfresh products, and vitamin C, which can hinder copper absorption.