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What Causes Hair Fall In A Child?

I have a daughter who s hair is starting to fall out since she was a baby. I thought it s normal until 2 months ago, her hair falls double. I went to different dermatologists but they can t give me an answer to what is causing for this hair fall. I thought it s due to malnutrition for she s thin and never had a regular milk to drink for she s allergic to milk. But I have been giving her powder milk and she seems to be gaining weight but the hair fall doesn t stop. Please help me find out what is causing my daughter s hair fall before her hair starts receeding in front. Thank you so much.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi,

Hair fall can be due to zinc and protein deficiency. Give her zinc supplements like Surbex and high protein diet like meat, eggs.

You didn't mention the age, so it's difficult to counsel regarding diet but make him eat good diet according to age and get a check up from dermatologist for some fungal infection causing hair loss.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Hina Javed
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What Causes Hair Fall In A Child?

Hi, Hair fall can be due to zinc and protein deficiency. Give her zinc supplements like Surbex and high protein diet like meat, eggs. You didn t mention the age, so it s difficult to counsel regarding diet but make him eat good diet according to age and get a check up from dermatologist for some fungal infection causing hair loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hina Javed