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How prevalent is grey hair at the age of 18?

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It's genetic: Some folks go gray very early. A few genes are suspected. If it bugs you, color it -- or perhaps embrace it as something to talk about. You might have the same gene as the silver tigers that are such a success in zoos -- or if they don't, there's no harm in telling folks that you do. Best wishes.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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