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What Causes Hair Loss In Children?
Posted on
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Question : I have a 35 month old toddler who's hair is falling out. It's gradually getting worse. I'm not sure what is wrong. I have changes nothing as far as hair care routine or anything. I'm not sure what is going on help please
Brief Answer:
Hair
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Most of the time in pediatrics, this is caused by a harmless virus. The virus resolves but the hair loss continues. Ultimately, however, the hair loss problem resolves as well. This could take weeks to months.
Sometimes, this can be due to a vitamin deficiency. This is very unusual, but it is possible.
I recommend discussing this with your doctor. The most likely course of action is to wait and observe. If it doesn't seem to be resolving, vitamin deficiency should be looked into.
Hair
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Most of the time in pediatrics, this is caused by a harmless virus. The virus resolves but the hair loss continues. Ultimately, however, the hair loss problem resolves as well. This could take weeks to months.
Sometimes, this can be due to a vitamin deficiency. This is very unusual, but it is possible.
I recommend discussing this with your doctor. The most likely course of action is to wait and observe. If it doesn't seem to be resolving, vitamin deficiency should be looked into.
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