community (/r/science X-post): Stress may turn your hair grey. The appearance of grey hairs after periods of stress or skin damage could be the result of depletion of stem cells from the base of the hair follicle, according to a new study : science
Stress can cause hair to turn grey due to stem cell depletion at the hair follicle base. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.