Premature Graying of Hair: Risk Factors, Co-Morbid Conditions, Pharmacotherapy and Reversal—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    July 2020 in “ Dermatologic therapy ”
    Saniya Mahendiratta, Phulen Sarma, Hardeep Kaur … Bikash Medhi
    Studysummary This review discusses premature graying of hair, highlighting risk factors like smoking and vitamin deficiencies, and suggests that addressing underlying conditions may reverse the graying process.
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