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What can be the reason for gray hair in children?
Query: Hello doctor, What can be the reason for hair turning white in kids? Is there any solution to this problem? I read on the internet that hair can turn white even when vitamins or iron levels are low. If supplements are taken, can this problem be reduced? What kind of diet would help? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Graying of hair is not specifically due to a vitamin deficiency. If the rest of the body does not show any signs of a vitamin deficiency, then white hair is usually idiopathic. Many genetic and environmental factors play a role. Check if the water is polluted with sa... Read Full »
How to prevent graying of hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old female. I am looking for a treatment for turning my white hair to black. Are there any recommended hair darkening lotions or organic shampoo bars? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you smoke? Are your serum iron or ferritin, or hemoglobin? Are you anemic? Do you have an autoimmune disorder, thyroid issues? What about your drug history? Do you use harsh chemicals loaded with chemicals? Do you use a hairdryer? What water do you use to take a s... Read Full »
Can anything be done to slow down or reduce greying of hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I am wondering, can anything be done to slow down or reduce greying of hair? I have just started to notice my hair greying at the side of my head around the temple area. I was experiencing slight hair loss, but this seems to have stopped since I started taking high vitamin C, vitamin D... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems that you have started with male pattern baldness along with dandruff. I suggest you start with the anti-dandruff shampoo like Ketoconazole twice a week. I suggest you take a hair supplement once a day and start applying Minoxidil one ... Read Full »
I am a 45-year-old with gray hair and eyebrows. Are they normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 45 years old, and my body hair and eyebrows are turning gray. However, I am not having blood pressure issues or other body problems. 1. What tests should I take? 2. What medications should I take to treat this condition? Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Graying of hair is a natural process. Age, genetics, and vitamin deficiencies are the common reasons behind hair graying. Although some medical conditions do cause graying, they mostly have a genetic origin. There are no... Read Full »
My beard is turning white. Will it turn black if I use medicine or lotion?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a single man not married yet, and my beard is turning white. Will white beard turn black if I use medicine or lotion? Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. Whitening of hair and beard is caused by deficiency of vitamins and minerals, lack of exercise, proper sleep, and excess masturbation, and it can be hereditary. Only medications will not work. Wake up early, go for a regular mor... Read Full »