It means when the hair starts to turn gray before the 20s. The genes are considered a cause of early graying. Also, some reversible causes, such as vitamin B12 deficiency and a thyroid condition, can cause premature graying of hair. Eating more antioxidant-rich foods like olive oil and green tea and correcting disorders can help treat them.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
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 »
I have been suffering from premature graying of hair and weakness. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from premature greying of hair along with weakness. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Heat protection is a preventive and curative measure against hair whitening. Excessive heat and sweat make the scalp dry. The hair follicles become weak and start to age. As a result, hair goes gray and white. Use... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 16 years old, and my hair is turning gray. I am also suffering from pimples and black spots on my face. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suppose you have acne and premature graying of hair. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adults. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involve areas wher... Read Full »
My beard hair has started to turn white, and I am only 26 years old. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, My beard hair has started to turn white, and I am only 26 years old. How do I prevent this from happening? What are the remedies to avoid hair whitening? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you do the following: Tablet Calcium Pantothenate 200 mg once a day after food for two months. Tablet H-Vit Forte (biotin) once daily after breakfast for 30 days. Avoid smoking. Avoid stress. Avoid the use of harsh soaps or chemi... 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 »
I have severe hair fall, premature graying, and dandruff. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old female suffering from extreme hair fall and white hair. I am a student, and I do not get time to oil my hair. Also, I wash my hair every alternate day, and I am worried about losing my hair due to severe hair fall. In addition, I also have dandruff. What to do?Please hel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Multiple factors cause premature greying of hair and hair loss. It occurs most commonly due to genetic factors where one of your parents and their blood relatives have premature greying. FPHL (female pattern hai... Read Full »
What causes premature graying of hair?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I am suffering from premature greying of hair. I started to have it two to three years back. Earlier, they were just only two to three numbers but now I have more and more greying of hair every month. I have tried applying amla, Shikakai powder, and ritha powder on my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature greying of hair occurs due to multiple causes. The most common cause is genetics. If any of your parents started to have grey hair earlier, then there is a high chance for you to have grey hair earlier than them too. The other causes are vitamin deficiencies a... Read Full »