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What can cause premature gray hair?
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Unclear: I do not have a good explanation for that. Maybe, your dermatologist could shed some light on this problem.
Answered 2/6/2019
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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 3/6/2016
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