PABA is otherwise called para-aminobenzoic acid. It is a chemical present in folic acid and in foods such as grains and meat. It is used to treat vitiligo, pemphigus, infertility problems in women, and arthritis. It is also used as a sunscreen and prevents hair fall.
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Can water cause hair to turn white?
Query: Hi, I am getting white hair from last 3 years, and the number has increased in the last 3 months. Is this the effect of water. Kindly suggest the medicine for this problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Water has no effect on graying of hair though hard water can cause dryness of hair. If your parents also had premature graying of hair then yours is hereditary (genetically inherited). You can start tablet PABA 100mg once a day for 2 months. This will prevent further... Read Full »
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