Gray hair in children is usually related to genetic factors, vitiligo, excessive mental stress and other reasons. According to the different causes of general treatment, drug treatment and so on.
1. Genetic factors: white hair caused by heredity is usually caused by the relevant gene mutation, there is no effective treatment, you can use regular safe hair dye hair coloring.
2. Vitiligo: is a common acquired pigment loss skin mucosal disease, can involve the hair follicles, resulting in hair white, can be used topical glucocorticoid such as halometasone, or calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors such as tacrolimus, etc., but also the use of phototherapy NB-UVB and 308nm excimer laser and other physical therapy.
3. Mental stress: pay attention to rest in daily life, learn to release pressure, appropriate exercise to enhance physical fitness, avoid overwork, stay up late and so on. You also need a balanced diet, suggesting high protein, high vitamin foods.
Children may also have other reasons for gray hair, parents are advised to take their children to the hospital for examination and treatment for the original disease. Drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use, do not self-medication.