Association of Epidemiological and Biochemical Factors with Premature Graying of Hair: A Case-Control Study

    January 2018 in “ International journal of trichology ”
    Devraj Dogra, Nidhi Sharma
    Studysummary This study observed that individuals with premature hair graying had lower levels of certain serum nutrients and lifestyle factors like stress and smoking may contribute; hair oiling appeared protective.
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