Impact of Premature Greying of Hair on Socio-Cultural Adjustment and Self-Esteem Among Medical Undergraduates in Foundation University, Islamabad

    July 2019 in “ Curēus ”
    Muhammad Saad, Nabeela Fazal Babar, Ramsha Majeed … Sayeddah Abbas
    Studysummary In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.
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