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Grey hair in my 4 year old son
I found 1 grey hair in my 4 year old son 4 months back and now I have seen 3 more grey hair at the same area I haven't picked the hair. He eats well balanced diet including eggs and meat..what should I do??
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Give more of fruits and vegetables. Start multivitamin syrup .
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Monitor greying and any patches on head .
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1 grey hair is not a disease or problem
Don't give supplements any supplements
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A few grey hairs at this age is usually not a sign of disease. It’s common to see this in otherwise healthy children.
Plucking doesn’t help and may damage the follicle. Let it be—most children outgrow this.
Avoid unnecessary supplements or over-the-counter oils—no proven benefit.
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Ensure a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. Include natural sources of:
Vitamin B12 (milk, eggs)
Iron (green leafy vegetables, jaggery)
Copper (nuts, seeds, lentils)
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Evaluation needed if:
Greying spreads rapidly
There’s associated hair thinning, patchiness, or skin changes
Family history of vitiligo, thyroid issues, or autoimmune diseases
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Premature graying (canities) in young children is uncommon but may be associated with genetic factors, nutritional deficiencies (especially B12, folate, iron, copper), thyroid dysfunction, or rarely autoimmune conditions
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Clinical evaluation by a pediatrician or pediatric dermatologist is advised.
Investigations to consider:
CBC, Iron studies
Serum Vitamin B12, folate
Thyroid function tests (T3, T4, TSH)
Serum copper levels (if available)
Family history of early graying should also be noted.
Ensure a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is continued
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Avoid stress and use of adult hair products on children.
Do not pluck the gray hair; it may cause local follicular damage.
Most cases are benign and non-progressive. Early graying does not always indicate a serious problem but needs evaluation to rule out correctable causes
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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