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I'm am starting to notice small strands of my hair that are losing pigment, a few might be silver/gray but most just look colorless. i'm early-mid 20s?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Completely: NORMAL for small strands to turn grey in the twenties and there are cases of premature greyness.. Speak with a Dermatologist if your are worried OR use it as a FASHION STATEMENT! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 5/13/2017

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