Sometimes parents of small children notice that the back of their baby's head is starting to go bald.
If a bald spot appears in a child who is not yet one year old, no measures need to be taken, since at this age hair loss is a completely normal phenomenon.
The baby's first hairs, which can be described as very thin and delicate, are quickly wiped off by rubbing against bed linen or a hat.
In their place, other, more “mature” hairs grow.
Excessive hair loss most often affects children under three months of age, and the process of hair renewal can take more than a year.
True, there are situations when it is worth taking your baby to see a doctor.
A specialist consultation is necessary in cases where the appearance of bald spots is accompanied by other symptoms, such as increased sweating with a sour smell of sweat, restless sleep, difficulty falling asleep, increased irritability and sensitivity to bright light and sounds.
The above may indicate a vitamin D deficiency – to be sure, the doctor will order tests and, based on the results, decide whether the child needs to take the drug and in what dose.
