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A 24-year-old female asked:
I am 24 year old female and i have started noticing grey hairs. i have a scalp skin condition that has not properly diagnosed. but it has been treated as eczema and psoriasis before. could this be causing premature grey hair?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Gray hair: I doubt that the skin disorder is related to your premature gray hair. Autoimmune disease, genetics, vitamin deficiency, stress, thyroid or other hormonal changes and even stress have been named as causes. Your dermatologist can advise you best and order appropriate tests.
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