Toddler Has Gray Hair?

My son was born with a patch of white/gray hair in the back of his head. We were told it was a birth mark as well. It's totally cool.. he prefers to wear his hair longer (he's 5) and has this white strip of hair in the back that shows when he's running around. He's aware of it and thinks it's cool.
I think that if your dear daughter gets the message from you that it's okay and unique and cool, she'll feel the same way. Kids are always going to be cruel and if it isn't about her hair, it might be about something else. Our job as parents is to help them feel confident no matter what anyone says to them and be compassionate when they're feelings are hurt.

sometimes gray hair is a symptom of vitamin b12 deficiency.

I have found an all gray strand of hair as you described on my son's head two different times, and did some research. This website explained some things pretty well...

http://www.drgreene.com/qa/children-and-gray-hair

I googled it and found this article I hope this helps: http://www.drgreene.com/qa/children-and-gray-hair?page=2

Ive never heard of this but when she goes to school you can always use a little dye if nessary im sure she will do fine just give her lots of love good luck A. no hills

Do any of the gray hairs sprout from a mole or discolored patch of skin? If so, then your daughter may have a congenital nevus? It doesn't sound as though that's the case, though.

I hope that you find the answer soon.

Best wishes,
Lynne

That runs in my family. I always wanted that gene (we only get about 1 kid in 30 with it, it's super recessive...can you tell I have a really big family?). Typically gorgeous snow/platinum white by highschool, regardless of what the "natural" color is. It creates a real ageless/elfin type of beauty once it's gone pure white. Sigh. Stuck with brown, that's me.

While early greying CAN be a sign of some things more serious, one would assume that your doc already did the differential to make sure it's not a premature aging disease, and just a "lucky" hair allele.

As with any grey hair, you can dye it or let it be. DO be careful around chlorine, however, to avoid yellowing... and there are rinses that keep it snowy rather than dingy.

Hi,
I just wanted to ask you if your daughter's grey hair went away or is it increasing? my little one has started to show few grey strands and it worries me all the time. I appreciate your response.
Thanks
HB