Suggest Treatment For Premature Greying Of Hair

Posted on Sun, 21 Feb 2016

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Sun, 21 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am in my early 20's and suffering from premature grey hair.Suggest me what might be the problem and solution for it.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible causes

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Premature greying of hair can be familial (genetic) in most cases. However, causes like vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders can cause premature greying. Have you had any tests for Vitamin B12, Thyroid profile or CBC ?.
Any history of premature greying of hair in family? Do you have any white patches ( patchy lightening of skin) in skin?
Would appreciate a reply
Regards
Binu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (42 minutes later)

I don't have white patches.But my mother has premature grey hair.I do not have thyroid.Please let me know how can i reverse this process? I would really appreciate this.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gene therapy.

Detailed Answer:
hi.
in that case it is likely to be due to genetic cause. Unfortunately genetic causes can not be reversed as it is predetermined by nature. however gene therapy is emerging and may offer help to reverse process. you must also exclude other reversible causes like vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency.
regards.
Binu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar