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Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Question: hi doc,
I am 29 years old and I had few grey hairs from last 5-6 years. I used to get my hair XXXXXXX regularly to cover those.now I see all my hair are grey.also from last one month. I am having bad hair fall around 25-30 strands of hair falling every alternate day. I need to get it cured asap
can you please suggest any home ready or any medicinal remedy.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Advice regarding premature greying of hair and hair shedding

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I have taken note of your query.

You have mentioned 2 concerns over here..
-Premature greying
-increased hair shedding.

Greying of hair is part of ageing.
The age at which hair start to turn grey varies between individuals and is predominantly genetically determined.
When scalp hair start to turn grey before 30 years it is said to be premature, although it is not uncommon to have a few countable grey strands before 30 years.

However, when greying starts affecting more than just a few hair strands before age 30, it becomes a cause for concern and treatment is often sought.

Currently available treatment options for bothersome premature greying are Oral Calcium Pantothenate and Oral Para Amino Benzoic Acid/ PABA.
Topical 1% Melitane is also helpful in reversing premature greying.

These are prescription drugs, therefore, I suggest that you talk to a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.

Treatment is long term i.e 4- 6 months. Goal is to prevent further progression and reverse greying.
Response is variable and varies from individual to individual.

Coming to your second concern regarding increased hair shedding.

Hair shedding to the tune of 25-30 strands every alternate day is absolutely normal.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)
thanks doc, can you please clarify what is topical 1% Melitane.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Melitane is a peptide for external application

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Melitane is for external application. It is available as a gel.
It is a peptide and stimulates melanin synthesis.
It needs to be applied at scalp skin/ hair roots once daily at night regularly for 3-6 months.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us at Healthcaremagic

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)
OK thanks alot
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Suggest Treatment For Premature Greying Of Hair

Brief Answer: Advice regarding premature greying of hair and hair shedding Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us. I have taken note of your query. You have mentioned 2 concerns over here.. -Premature greying -increased hair shedding. Greying of hair is part of ageing. The age at which hair start to turn grey varies between individuals and is predominantly genetically determined. When scalp hair start to turn grey before 30 years it is said to be premature, although it is not uncommon to have a few countable grey strands before 30 years. However, when greying starts affecting more than just a few hair strands before age 30, it becomes a cause for concern and treatment is often sought. Currently available treatment options for bothersome premature greying are Oral Calcium Pantothenate and Oral Para Amino Benzoic Acid/ PABA. Topical 1% Melitane is also helpful in reversing premature greying. These are prescription drugs, therefore, I suggest that you talk to a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful. Treatment is long term i.e 4- 6 months. Goal is to prevent further progression and reverse greying. Response is variable and varies from individual to individual. Coming to your second concern regarding increased hair shedding. Hair shedding to the tune of 25-30 strands every alternate day is absolutely normal. Regards