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Slow Hair Growth For My Kids, Please Suggest Remedy

Hi Doctor , I have one son ( 4 yrs old ) one daughter ( 7 months old ) , They both have very slow hair growth since they have born, We have shown to many doctors pediatrician , And also tried to consult Ayurvedic Doctors , when we have shown to a Dermatologist Surgeon , He has stated this is caused by a Known Diseases " Makes Kinny's Hair Syndrome " . Please do advise any solution for it
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Slow hair growth in children occurs normally during the growth spurts. Another common cause is improper nutrition. You need to give them a high protein diet including meat, fish, eggs, milk and its products along with zinc and selenium supplements for getting an optimum hair growth. Head massage will also help in hair growth.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com

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Slow Hair Growth For My Kids, Please Suggest Remedy

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Slow hair growth in children occurs normally during the growth spurts. Another common cause is improper nutrition. You need to give them a high protein diet including meat, fish, eggs, milk and its products along with zinc and selenium supplements for getting an optimum hair growth. Head massage will also help in hair growth. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drtayalrakhi@gmail.com