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Causes of premature graying, other than just getting olk?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Genetics and stress: Genetics and stress are probably the two most common reasons.
Answered 10/25/2015
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Graying of hair is: related to genetic predisposition. Age of initial graying is largely a matter of genetics. However stressors: nutritional deficiencies, chemotherapy, traumatic head injuries, low vitamin B levels, zinc deficiency, severe illness, surgery & marked emotional stress may impact earlier depigmentation in people who are already predisposed to gray hair. Aging is a significant factor. In general –
Answered 12/6/2016
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