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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Grey Hair?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Grey Hair<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Grey Hair<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHairstyle, colour, and length of hair play an essential role in people\u2019s self-perception and physical appearance. Hair greying is one of the initial and most noticeable signs of human ageing. Hair greying, also known as canities, is a process of chronological ageing that affects people regardless of their gender or race. The term premature greying is used when greying occurs before the age of 20 in Caucasians, before 30 in Africans, and before 25 in Asians ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Premature hair greying (PHG) or canities has a considerable detrimental impact on the affected individual\u2019s appearance and self-esteem, considering the important function of hair in day-to-day social life. It is often thought of as a sign of old age and loss of health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The prevalence of hair greying is higher in males (51%) compared to females (45.9%). source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
In localised greying, the frontal area of the scalp is the most common location (55.5%). source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smoking and obesity are not considered risk factors for premature greying of hair. source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Premature greying of hair is more prevalent in Caucasians before the age of 20 and Africans before the age of 30. source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Premature greying of hair can be associated with deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D3, and iron. source: NCBI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Grey Hair?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMelanocytes are cells within each hair follicle that produce two basic pigments called pheomelanin or eumelanin, according to your DNA. Eumelanin is mostly present in brown and black hair, whereas pheomelanin is found in red and blond hair. The pigments produced in scalp hair degrade more slowly than the melanin that colours the skin. This allows the hair to maintain its colour as it grows for an average of 3.5 years ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Grey hair develops as the number of melanocytes decreases. But the time when those cells begin to decrease varies from person to person. Here are some causes for hair greying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Genes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSpecific genes related to hair greying have been identified. One study ^{3<\/sup><\/a> identified the gene responsible for controlling, producing and storing melanin. It was found that those with PHG had a family history of PHG and had a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases like asthma or eczema.<\/p>}
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