Study of Biochemical Factors and Knowledge, Attitude, Practice in Patients of Premature Greying of Hair

    January 2023
    Kanchan Dhaka, Sundeep Chowdhry, Paschal D'souza, Ipshita Bhattacharya
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    TLDR Low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and iron levels, as well as thyroid issues, are strongly linked to premature greying of hair, which also negatively affects quality of life.
    The study, involving 75 cases and an equal number of age and sex matched controls, found a strong association between premature greying of hair (PGH) and deficiency of Vitamin D, abnormal levels of Vitamin B12, hypothyroidism, deranged iron profile, and altered appetite patterns. Additionally, stress, smoking, altered sleep patterns, and bowel habits were more prevalent in PGH cases. The study also found that PGH significantly affects the quality of life of patients, as assessed by a detailed knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) questionnaire. The researchers suggest that these parameters should be analyzed in patients with PGH.
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