Question 1

why i have white hair?

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White hair: A new york times article reported that caucasians usually start to notice white strands first, sometimes in their mid-30s, while those of asian or african american descent start to go gray later. Roughly 50 percent of the age-50 population are at least 50 percent gray. The cause of white hair is usually genetic.

Question 2

new white hair on my head?

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Premature Gray?: It sounds like you might have premature gray hair.  This is not uncommon, especially in people whose family members were gray at an early age. If you are concerned, discuss this with your doctor at your next physical.

Question 3

why white hair in early age?

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This can be familial: White hair at an early age can be a familial condition, nothing dangerous but simply hereditary.  This can also be due to medications or medical conditions.

Question 4

why do we get white hair on head?

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Aging: As we get older, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die. When there are fewer pigment cells in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much melanin and will become a more transparent color, like gray, silver, or white, as it grows. As people continue to age, fewer pigment cells will be around to produce melanin. Eventually, hair will look completely gray.

Question 5

i am young, white hair, how to do?

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White hair: If your mother or father's hair turned white at an early age, you may be genetically programmed for premature graying. Your genes determine when production of melanin stops, and your dna may destine you to platinum hair at an early age. Other causes include stress and thyroid disease. See your doctor and get blood work.

Question 6

is growing white hair while young anormal?

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No: No, but you should see your dermatologist to make sure nothing else is wrong.

Question 7

is it good or bad that if i pluck white hair ?

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Neither: Having white hair at 17yo maybe unusual but not serious.  Although plucking it in public is frowned upon, there is no benefit or risk from plucking a strand of white hair.

Question 8

i have white hair in age of 19 how to reduce it ?

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Gray / white hair: First thing to know is that genetics plays the biggest role in early graying- we can't change our genetics. To reduce risks of early graying &amp; hair loss:  1. Don't Smoke. 2. Correct Zinc, Vit B or other nutritional deficiencies.  Vegans  are at risk for Vit 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

Question 9

what causes single long white hair to grow in body?

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Exam needed for diag: Your question is missing a lot of information which is necessary to make this diagnosis. The chief one is a photograph. A dermatologist's main tool is his eyes looking at the lesion. There are so many causes for such a thing that it's impossible to tell you. Frankly i don't want to give misleading information.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: white hair?

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White hair: Hair is an outgrowth of the epidermis that is made of keratin. White hair lacks pigment.

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