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Medical Conditions - White Hair

The human body has numerous hair follicles lining the skin. It produces melanin. On aging, hair follicles lose their pigment and result in white hair. The causes of having white hair at a young age are genetics, stress, autoimmune disorder, thyroid disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, and smoking. It is stopped by taking an increased amount of vitamin B12 supplements, vitamin B5 supplements, antioxidants, and protecting hair from ultraviolet radiation.

All white hair Q&A

I am getting white hair, and it's been increasing gradually. Is this the effect of water?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Water has no effect on graying of hair though hard water can cause dryness of hair.

What causes white hair at a young age?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I can understand that you are troubled with premature greying of hair.

Is there a medicine that will help turn white hair to black?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Grey hair are resistant to any kind of treatment and it might be due to either genetic or micronutrient deficiency.

How to prevent premature greying in a 23-year-old male?

Hello, icliniq.com welcomes you. I understand your concern and will try my best to give you all the answers in a very easy and clear manner.

What are the methods to overcome nerve pain and white hair with HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Do you have a history of HIV? Have you got your vitamin D3 and B12 levels checked? I recommend that you begin by taking vitamin A tablets. I hope this helps. Thank you.

What causes greying of hair only on the beard region?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you to check for serum ferritin levels, if they are low. Answer the questions for more details and further suggestions.

What are the ways to get rid of grey hair that persist despite taking medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The oral supplement which you have taken is supposed to work also a topical Altris 5 solution.

What causes severe dandruff and white hair in a 24-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You have dandruff and premature graying of hairs.

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