A member asked:

Why white hair in early age?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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.

Answered 10/25/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Early white 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 10/31/2015

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