Question 1

i've started taking collagen powder and noticed a retardation of growth for my grey hair. is it medically possible? can collagen really be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly . . .: Yes, while one is taking collagen powder, he may notice that his grey hair is not increasing in number or length like before, but the two events don't have anything to do with one another. Collagen that one eats is digested to make whatever proteins the body is currently making. Collagen can be partly replaced or repaired, but as we can all see with aging, the results are never as good as before.

Question 2

what causes pre mature grey hair?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Our hair is generally preprogrammed by our genes to stop making pigment that gives it color. Rarely, a medical illness, stressors or medical treatments, like chemotherapy, can change our hair color or cause a lack of color(white or gray). Ask older relatives when they saw their first gray hair.

Question 3

what should i do for prematurely grey hair?

Accepted Answer

Dye: Hair greyness is a bell shaped curve distribution and some are on the early side of this curve and get grey hair at a young age. It is not due to diet or lifestyle.  You cannot stop this process but hair dyes are a very popular and widely used product to disguise greyness if that is important in your lifestyle or occupation.

Question 4

what could cause grey hair at the age of 12?

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Varies: Gray hair is a sign of degredation of melanin pigment in hair follicles. This can occur in young age genetically, and in the 30's or 40's in some people.  Many people don't turn gray until they're very old.

Question 5

is gray hair abnormal at 14?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You may have a genetic predisposition.  It's not a sign of a significant medical problem.

Question 6

why do i have grey hair when im 22?

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Genetics: There are people who are genetically prone to losing hair color at a young age such as anderson cooper. It has not hurt his career.

Question 7

what can cause premature gray hair?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: I do not have a good explanation for that. Maybe, your dermatologist could shed some light on this problem.

Question 8

what percent of people get gray hair?

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See below: Close to 100% eventually.

Question 9

what can  i do for premature grey hair?

Accepted Answer

Hair health: First thing to know is that genetics plays the biggest role - we can't change our genetics. To reduce risks of early graying &amp; hair loss:  1. Don't Smoke. 2. Correct Zinc or  Vit B deficiencies.  Vegans  are at risk for Vit n B12 deficiencies. 3. Ensure that your thyroid is healthy.  4. Diets&gt; Eggs are rich in biotin. Dark greens are high in Vit A &amp; C.  Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in many&gt;

Question 10

is it rare to get grey hair from stress?

Accepted Answer

It is one cause: But getting older helps as well.

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