Parents have a question whether the growth of hair of children is really good after shaving of the head. When should shaving of the head be done, and what things should be kept in mind after that. Pediatrician Dr. Santosh Yadav has answered all these questions in his/her Instagram post. Let’s know what the doctor says.

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Does shaving the head of a head accelerate hair growth?

In many homes, the Mundan ceremony is celebrated as a festival. However, if you are getting your head shaved specifically because you think your child’s hair will grow strong and good, then it is not so. Even after getting your head shaved, most children’s hair does not grow fast. In fact, it is normal for a child’s hair to be weak and thin in the early years. After three years, a child’s hair grows long and thick. Then it does not matter whether you shave your head or not. The way your hair is in childhood has nothing to do with the length and thickness of your hair later.

At what age should shaving of the head be done?

According to Dr. Yadav, the child’s head should be shaved after one year because by then the head becomes strong. Also, the anterior fontanelle fills up. If the child is very young and you are shaving his/her head, then keep in mind that there should not be too much pressure on the head.

Does frequent shaving make hair stronger?

Parents get their children’s hair shaved two to three times if their child’s hair does not grow thick even after shaving their head, thinking that maybe now it will be of some use. But this is not so. Because the thickness, colour and length of the child’s hair depends on the genes. Therefore, the child’s hair will grow as much as the parents have.

Keep these things in mind after getting your head shaved

– If you get a cut on your head while shaving hair, apply antiseptic cream immediately.

– Apply sandalwood on the affected area. It has a soothing effect.

– After this, moisturize the scalp daily.

– If Mandana is done very early, then make the child wear a cap.

What to do if hair does not grow even after shaving?

You can give food rich in vitamins and minerals to the child. Apart from this, massaging the skin of the child’s head with light hands is considered good. This nourishes the roots of the hair. Let us tell you, Mundan Sanskar is a tradition of Hinduism, which everyone should follow. But after this, sometimes the expectation of the child’s hair growing or becoming good can disappoint you. It is better that we all enjoy this ritual.

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Does shaving your head help in hair growth? You will be wondering after listening to the doctor!