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White hair issue in 4.10year kid
I have a daughter, age 4years 10 months. She is very active, healthyand happy kid. She eats healthy food(homemade), occasionally junk or outside food. All the vaccines are done as of now, next one is on June 26. Vitamine D also I am giving as per pediatrician. She plays outside. She is exposed to the sun as well in the evening since morning she has school. The issue is, today, I have found one white hair about an inch rest length is black. I am worried about why it is happening to her at such a tinder age. What precautions can we take to prevent this? Any remedy apart from medicine.
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The common causes of grey hair in children are 1. Nutritional deficiencies 2. Iron deficiency 3. Thyroid disorders 4. Genetic 5. Environmental etc.
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visit to dermatologist to rule out possible causes of greying hair.
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nutrition is more important at this age.
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If just a few, it's genetic mostly.
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Sun exposure is good for vit D. Can give multivitamin syrup for 2 to 3 weeks
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If more grey hair, need to rule out some autoimmune conditions
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Please see your Pediatrician. Prescribing without examining the child is not advised . Since there is a long history of cough and you have tried various treatment I would advise you to see a Pediatric Pulmologist
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give more of fruits and vegetables. Go for thyroid screening once
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Don't pluck
New hair will be normal
This happens but not necessarily it will repeat
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