Prevalence and Predictors of Premature Graying of Hair Before the Age of 30: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

    October 2024 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Almuntsrbellah Almudimeegh, S Al-obaid, Turki Albinhar, Muhannad M Alwadany, Ahmed H Alajlan, Nora Abdulrahman AlHedaithi, Razan M. Alawadh, Abdulaziz N. Kadasa, Abdulaziz S. Alobaid, Yazeed H. Alshathry, Rakan H. Alsalhi
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    TLDR Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
    This study conducted in Saudi Arabia involved 1,193 participants and found that 55.9% reported having gray hair before the age of 30. The research identified several predictors for premature graying of hair (PGH), including younger age (under 44 years), smoking, comorbidities, anxiety, depression, family history of early graying, dry scalp, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, hair loss due to immune diseases like alopecia, and the use of minoxidil or rosemary for hair loss. The study emphasizes the need for public health initiatives to raise awareness about these risk factors, suggesting campaigns focused on smoking cessation, healthy nutrition, and mental health to help prevent PGH.
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