Why do newborns lose their hair?

Dr. Tracy Turner
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2025-05-01 12:23:09
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Neonatal hair loss is considered to be caused by physiological phenomena, local friction or malnutrition.
1, physiological phenomena
Newborn body metabolism speed is relatively fast, hair will continue to update, so there will be hair loss phenomenon, as long as the number is not too much, generally belong to physiological phenomenon, do not worry too much.
2, local friction
Newborn if a long time in supine position, may lead to occipital friction, resulting in hair loss.
3, malnutrition
Newborn if the lack of nutrition in the body, may lead to hair follicles and hair do not get sufficient nutrition supply, resulting in hair loss, hair loss phenomenon.