Got Head Shaved. Ne Hair Turning Grey. Normal?

Posted on Thu, 30 May 2013

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Thu, 30 May 2013 Answered on

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Question : Hello Doctor,
My daughter is 20 months old. Last month we got her head shaved. Now her hair have started coming. Few days ago we noticed that couple of her hair are turning grey. Is this normal ? We moved to Memphis, TN, USA from India two weeks ago.

Answered by Dr. Imraan Hussain (38 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query

I would be able to address this query better if you can answer few of my questions.

1. Is her head size (circumference) increasing?
2. Is she gaining weight normally?
3. Is she developmentally normal?

Initially growing hairs usually change there texture and color. It doesn't indicate a serious concern.

Awaiting your reply...

Regards,
Dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Imraan Hussain (2 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, she is gaining weight normally and her head size is also increasing. Her development also appears to be normal. Our only concern is whether this greying of hair indicates some vitamin/mineral etc deficiency.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Imraan Hussain (16 minutes later)

Thanks for your follow up.

Zinc deficiency and vitamin E deficiency can cause hair discoloration.
They can be added to the diet after consulting your doctor.
Kindly get your child checked by dermatologist for any fungal infection on the skin of scalp, which can cause hair discoloration.

If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.

Regards
Dr. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E