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I have just recently noticed some gray hairs on the side of my hair and on my beard.i also appear to have hair loss on the side front of my hair. what are the likely causes on how do i get tested for it? am i deficient in minerals? 32 yo m?

Q: i have just recently noticed some gray hairs on the side of my hair and on my beard.i also appear to have hair loss on the side front of my hair. what are the likely causes on how do i get tested for it? am i deficient in minerals? 32 yo m?

: The cause is aging and genetics. Talk to other men in your family about what age they noted this. Do a family tree and you can see if early graying runs in your family m, or gallops. And is inherited or not. If not discuss with Dr who can examine and test you.

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The cause is aging and genetics. Talk to other men in your family about what age they noted this. Do a family tree and you can see if early graying runs in your family m, or gallops. And is inherited or not. If not discuss with Dr who can examine and test you.

Answered 5/20/2023

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A member asked:

I have just recently noticed some gray hairs on the side of my hair and on my beard.i also appear to have hair loss on the side front of my hair. what are the likely causes on how do i get tested for it? am i deficient in minerals? 32 yo m?

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