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Is Seborrheic Dermatitis And Fungal Infection Causing Grey Hair?
Hi,
My daughter has developed grey hair (4,5 strands), she has been suffering from Seborrheic dermatisand fungal infection for 2 years(this condition affects her off and on )she has been using different medicated shampoos and creams for last 2 years , do you think this condition is responsible for her grey hair . her age is 13 years. and we do not have any hereditary of greying early.
shilpa
My daughter has developed grey hair (4,5 strands), she has been suffering from Seborrheic dermatisand fungal infection for 2 years(this condition affects her off and on )she has been using different medicated shampoos and creams for last 2 years , do you think this condition is responsible for her grey hair . her age is 13 years. and we do not have any hereditary of greying early.
shilpa
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis don't have any role in premure graying of hairs.
Possibly your daughter might have got it due to the shampoos/ointments she had used to treat her hairs.
Graying of hairs due to conditions like thyroid/pitutary problems is completely reversible.
You should consult endocrinologist to exclude/confirm hormonal problems in her,which can be sorted away by treatment alternatively she needs hair care along with good cosmetologist's advise for hiding it.
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
Dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis don't have any role in premure graying of hairs.
Possibly your daughter might have got it due to the shampoos/ointments she had used to treat her hairs.
Graying of hairs due to conditions like thyroid/pitutary problems is completely reversible.
You should consult endocrinologist to exclude/confirm hormonal problems in her,which can be sorted away by treatment alternatively she needs hair care along with good cosmetologist's advise for hiding it.
Thanks.
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