7 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
This study found that a vegetarian diet preference, atopy history, and paternal familyhistory were associated with a higher likelihood of premature hair graying in young adults.
26 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
This study found that premature hair graying in young Turkish men and women is associated with emotional stress, alcohol consumption, chronic diseases, and a familyhistory of graying.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
In this study, premature hair graying in Egyptians was significantly linked to familyhistory, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and low serum ferritin levels, but not to vitamin D deficiency.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine”
In this study, low serum ferritin levels were significantly associated with premature graying of hair, while no significant difference in vitamin D levels was observed between affected individuals and healthy controls.
The user is experiencing hair loss without a familyhistory and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a familyhistory.
A 20-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, rosemary oil, and dermarolling in an attempt to manage it. They are concerned about their appearance and future hair loss, seeking advice on additional treatments.
A 21-year-old with a familyhistory of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.
A 30-year-old with a familyhistory of receding hairlines is considering starting finasteride due to gradual hairline recession. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment or if they are worrying unnecessarily.
A 28-year-old male with a familyhistory of baldness is deciding whether to start finasteride now or wait for visible hair changes. He is considering starting finasteride immediately to proactively address potential hair loss.