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Is grey hair a definitive sign of aeging? i am 29 years and my hair have started to turn grey.does it indicate i am aeging prematurely?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not necessarily: This may simply be a genetic tendency.
Answered 9/17/2017
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No - Graying 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 9/17/2017
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