Question 1

some family members are finding small winged brown bugs in hair, what could these be?  one bug was clear, 6 six legs. family is getting bit.  no nits.

Accepted Answer

Winged?: Hard to tell, if they have wings they aren't head lice.  Perhaps fleas, winged ants or sweat bees?  Have all family members wash hair and use insecticide rinse such as Rid.  Be sure to launder all bedding and clothing, and have your pets checked.  If this doesn't clear them up, see your doctor.  Good luck!

Question 2

what makes hair turn gray rapidly at 60?

Accepted Answer

Age &amp; genetics: Early. 1. Genetics. 2. Age 3. Stressors. The age of initial graying is largely a matter of genetics. However stressors such as nutritional deficiencies, traumatic head injuries, low vitamin B levels, zinc deficiency, severe illness, surgery and marked emotional stress may impact earlier depigmentation in people who are already predisposed to gray hair. In general – genetics plays the biggest role.

Question 3

why do i have gray facial hair at the age of 25?

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Genetic related: Greyness on any part of the body just signifies the loss of pigmintation to your hair that occurs with age.  This is a normal process and of no concern. More people your age have this than you realize and even occurs among women.

Question 4

what can i do about premature graying of the hair?

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Live or Dye: Your options are to embrace and live with it ir to cover and dye it.

Question 5

why is my facial hair turning gray at the age of 25?

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Genetic: Some patients have inherited this problem. It runs in there family tree. See if you have other relatives who have this same problem.

Question 6

what is wrong if a teenager starts to get gray hairs?

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Canities: Premature graying of hair, especially of scalp hair, is termed canities.  It most commonly occurs in children with vitiligo or alopecia areata.

Question 7

what is the main cause for premature graying of hair?

Accepted Answer

Rapid turnover: The loss of pigment in hair comes from too rapid turn over of hair shafts from the follicles.  No great cures have been proven to work. Some people think that taking biotin can help.

Question 8

why does our hair turn white vs gray when we grow old?

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 9

can black and gray streak in hair be covered with hair dye?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, any standard hair dye can cover grey streak. If very few then you can also use henna based hair dye. Hope it helps!

Question 10

i'm older than 60. why hasn't my natural hair turned gray yet?

Accepted Answer

No good answer: Nobody knows. Maybe you have some thoughts of your own on this!

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Some family members are finding small winged brown bugs in hair, what could these be? one bug was clear, 6 six legs. family is getting bit. no nits.

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What makes hair turn gray rapidly at 60?

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Why do i have gray facial hair at the age of 25?

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What can i do about premature graying of the hair?

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Why is my facial hair turning gray at the age of 25?

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What is wrong if a teenager starts to get gray hairs?

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What is the main cause for premature graying of hair?

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I'm older than 60. why hasn't my natural hair turned gray yet?

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