Dietary deficiencies
Yes, this might surprise you, but your plate also has a role in this story!
Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with premature aging.
Essential for the health of the nervous system and the formation of red blood cells, this vitamin is found in common foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products.
A deficiency in trace minerals like vitamin B12, vitamin D3, and calcium can also cause hair graying.
Too much sun
Finally, while it is normal to have gray hair with age, regular and excessive exposure to the sun can accelerate this process and lead to premature graying of hair.
Other common causes:
Diseases and treatments are other insidious enemies that can also cause gray hair to appear.
It is also not uncommon for certain medications to cause premature graying of hair.
These are mainly:
Chloroquine (used against malaria)
Mephenezine (decontractyl) (muscle relaxant)
Phenylthiourea (used in DNA testing)
Dixyrazine also known as dixypazine (used to treat various psychiatric disorders)
Topical medications such as dithranol, chrysarobine and benzocaine-resorcinol (used to treat psoriasis)
The appearance of white hair can also be linked to certain diseases, including those of the thyroid gland and vitiligo.
Graying hair in young people
Premature gray hair: common causes
As we have already said, genetics are mainly responsible for the appearance of white hair.
However, lifestyle, especially among young people, also plays an important role.
Certain “unhealthy” habits can accelerate hair aging.
In this case we are talking about tobacco, alcohol consumption or even a diet too rich in fat.
Aesthetic choice: “silver hair” fashion
In recent years, we have witnessed a new trend.
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