On average, it is normal to lose 40 to 100 strands of hair per day. However, if you notice that your child is developing isolated bald spots, there could be different causes such as:
- Tinea capities (ringworm), a fungal infection which causes patchy bald spots with red, flaky scaling
- Traction alopecia, physical damage caused by ponytails or braids that are tied too tightly
- Trichotillomania, irregular patches of hair falling off from child’s compulsive twirling or pulling of hair
- Alopecia areata, slowing of hair growth due to a condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles. Usually result in smooth, round, and totally bald areas
- Other medical conditions
Speak to your child’s doctor to identify the cause of the hair loss for effective treatment to be prescribed. This article provides more information on hair loss in children:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_hair-loss-in-children_11432.bc