Children’s Hair Loss: Problems and Solutions

All kids are little angels, but even angels can have some problems. Hair loss is not that uncommon among children. If you notice a hair loss with your child – don’t panic. The main thing is your awareness and help of the specialist. In this article, you can find out more about hair loss in children and its reasons.

Why do children lose hair?

The causes of child alopecia can be of a medical and non-medical origin. Many parents notice bald spots on the back of the infant’s head. It might happen because the baby rubs the head against bed or mattress or sleeps at the same spot. In infants, however, there is such a thing as replacing temporary hair with permanent hair, just like with baby teeth and adult teeth. Another common cause of hair loss is tight hairstyles.

The rest of the reasons of hair loss has a medical origin. You can read more in the article about all the causes of child alopecia and see the doctor. Click this link for more information about hair problems in children.

How to take care of children’s hair and protect it?

The children’s skin and hair are very gentle and vulnerable. They don’t sweat as much as adults do, which doesn’t provide the skin a necessary protection.

To maintain the hair of your little one in a good condition you should follow several rules:

• combing hair in a right way;
• wash with a soft water using good quality baby products;
• be careful drying, styling and cutting hair;
• make sure your child eats well;
• provide the hair necessary protection and moisturizing.

Find out more details in our article. You can also read about proper care for teenage hair.

Hair loss in children is unpleasant for both parents and the child. Especially if the opinion of others is already important for the kid. Therefore, it is necessary to take urgent measures at the first signs of the problem with children’s hair. It will help to avoid stress, low self-esteem, and conflicts. Of course, the health of your child is what really matters the most.