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Why does people get grey hair early?
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GREY HAIR: Grey hair, while usually associated with aging, is often hereditary. If you parents or grandparents had grey hair early in their lives, then there is a chance that their children and grandchildren will also be grey. Not to worry!
Answered 1/14/2019
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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 3/23/2014
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