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What causes grey hair at an early age?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from premature greying of hair along with weakness.

Kindly help.

Hello,

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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 caps and umbrellas whenever you step out in the sun. Avoid hot water baths and direct heat from blowers that you use to pat your hair dry. If you have already damaged your hair due to heat, apply cool hair packs to reverse the damage. The scalp gets moisturized with the regular use of such cool conditioner hair packs. Once the normal pH level of the scalp gets restored, white hair follicles wither away. It further promotes new hair growth.

Eat vitamin B12-rich food, as it is one of the best ways to prevent hair whitening. It is also a measure to get rid of white hair. Vitamin B12 maintains scalp health and heals hair against whitening. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin B12 (yeast, cheese, avocados, oranges, plums, and cranberry) to develop a healthy diet. Soon the results show up, and hair growth is promoted.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Answered byDr. Saira Mohsin

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At February 4, 2023
Reviewed AtFebruary 7, 2023

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