Hair plays a crucial role in facial aesthetics. So both parents are very concerned about their baby's hair growth. However, some babies may experience hair loss during their early childhood stage. So, why does a 14 month old child experience severe hair loss?
There are many reasons that can cause severe hair loss in infants during early childhood, among which the most common is local skin lesions on the head. For example, hair loss caused by seborrheic dermatitis. In addition, blood deficiency and blood heat in the body can also cause hair loss, as well as genetic factors leading to hair loss. However, genetic factors can cause hair loss, which is relatively rare for young children and babies, but can also lead to hair that is too sparse and of poor quality.
The most common cause of severe hair loss in babies is a lack of calcium in the body. When a baby is severely deficient in calcium, it can cause excessive hair loss and sometimes form obvious occipital baldness. And while suffering from severe hair loss, calcium deficient babies often experience restless sleep, such as waking up at night and sweating excessively,. Some younger babies may frequently cry at night.
Therefore, it is recommended that if the baby has severe hair loss, they should go to the pediatric health department of the hospital for relevant examinations. Try to undergo a comprehensive physical examination to identify the specific causes of hair loss. If necessary, according to the examination results, the baby should be given additional nutrition and calcium supplementation, or medication treatment should be given for hair loss caused by other pathological factors.
