Premature Greying of Hair (Premature Canities): A Concern for Parent and Child

    January 2017 in “ Journal of Pigmentary Disorders ”
    Pramod Nigam, P. K. Nigam
    Studysummary This study explores the complex and not yet fully understood causes of premature hair greying, noting genetic factors such as Pax3 and MITE genes, potential defects in melanin transfer, and associations with certain syndromes, while stating that effective treatments are currently lacking.
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