Question 1

how to increase the melanin in your body to restore hair color?

Accepted Answer

No: You cannot restore your haircolor by increasing the melanin in your skin.

Question 2

how to increase hair melanin?

Accepted Answer

No can do : There is no reliable way to restore melanin in hair. Melatonin may help , but at high doses can be toxic. External application through hair dyeing is still the tried and true method of changing one's hair color.

Question 3

how to increase the production of melanin pigment in hair to completely and permanently get rid of grey hair ?

Accepted Answer

Nobody knows: There are hundreds of millions of people trying to cover up or get rid of grey hair. You have stumbled upon one of the great mysteries of our time. If you become a scientist or physician and find the answer to your question, you will be incredibly famous all over the world.

Question 4

is there a way to inhibit melanin production?i'm slightly tan with dark brown hair, i'd love to have lighter skin and hair. is this possible?thanks.

Accepted Answer

Not by that much: Topical only! hydroquinone will do it, but is pretty irritating and you will have to be extremely devoted...And you may well not be satisfied with the results. Hair? Well, you can't really affect it's growing shade safely. Are you looking for a major "transformation"? It's hard to transform one's "inner attitude", but that's the most effective and most long-lasting way-most attractive to others.

Question 5

melanin gives skin, hair, eyes a dark pigment. i have brown eyes, black hair but why am i pale? if i have melanin for black hair then why can't i tan?

Accepted Answer

Melanin distribution: Melanin distribution varies in location in humans.  Dark hair and eyes do not imply melanin production in the skin.

Question 6

i am getting white hair very early & quickly compared to my elder brothers. is  vitamin b12 or can you advise on medicine that can sustain my melanin.

Accepted Answer

No pills: You may dye your hair if grey is cosmetically troublesome to you. As an aside, masturbation does not cause gray hair. B12 or other vitamins are not likely to be helpful unless you are deficient in those.

Question 7

doctor prescribed for me benzoyl peroxide 5% soap for face and body to treat comedones. i am afraid of getting white body and face hair after using it. is the process reversible? will it affect the melanin forever?

Accepted Answer

: No, this soap does not cause depigmentation of skin and hair. It causes dry skin but you should be fine if humidity is above 30% where you live.

Question 8

having grey hair means, stop in production of melanin? so is it goona effect skin color as well turning into white?

Accepted Answer

Gray Hair ; Skin: Having your hair turn gray does not mean that your skin will also lighten.

Question 9

theoretically, if one was to use an oral melanin inhibitor (that really worked) to lighten skin wouldn't that affect the hair and eyes as well? specifically a tyrosinase inhibitor.

Accepted Answer

Lots of Problems!: Theoretically, yes. The problem is that an oral tyrosinase inhibitor would also act on cells in the brain, causing dopamine dysregulation and all kinds of serious problems! Topical tyrosinase inhibitors only act on a local area and are not deeply absorbed therefore avoiding the systemic problems.

Question 10

how can i increase hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Cut back on fatty foods and eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and fish. I know diet seems unrelated to your hair, but it makes a huge difference. It also improves your body at the same time. You may want to take some vitamin tablets, but i suggest you ask someone behind the counter for advice on which ones are best for your hair growth. Most recommended seems to be b-complex.

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How to increase the production of melanin pigment in hair to completely and permanently get rid of grey hair ?

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Is there a way to inhibit melanin production?i'm slightly tan with dark brown hair, i'd love to have lighter skin and hair. is this possible?thanks.

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Melanin gives skin, hair, eyes a dark pigment. i have brown eyes, black hair but why am i pale? if i have melanin for black hair then why can't i tan?

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I am getting white hair very early & quickly compared to my elder brothers. is vitamin b12 or can you advise on medicine that can sustain my melanin.

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Doctor prescribed for me benzoyl peroxide 5% soap for face and body to treat comedones. i am afraid of getting white body and face hair after using it. is the process reversible? will it affect the melanin forever?

A member asked:

Having grey hair means, stop in production of melanin? so is it goona effect skin color as well turning into white?

A member asked:

Theoretically, if one was to use an oral melanin inhibitor (that really worked) to lighten skin wouldn't that affect the hair and eyes as well? specifically a tyrosinase inhibitor.

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How can i increase hair growth?

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