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    Glossary Premature Graying

    early onset of gray hair due to reduced melanin production

    Premature Graying, also known as Premature Hair Graying, refers to the early onset of gray or white hair, typically occurring before the age of 20 in Caucasians and before 30 in African Americans. This condition can be influenced by genetic factors, oxidative stress, and certain medical conditions, leading to a reduction in melanin production in hair follicles.

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    1. Association of premature hair graying with family history, smoking, and obesity: A cross-sectional study Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2014 · 46 citations
    2. Risk Factors for Premature Hair Graying in Young Turkish Adults Pediatric Dermatology · 2016 · 26 citations
    3. Factors associated with premature hair graying in a young Indian population International journal of trichology · 2016 · 20 citations
    4. Relationship between trace elements and premature hair graying International Journal of Trichology · 2018 · 17 citations
    5. The degree of premature hair graying as an independent risk marker for coronary artery disease: a predictor of biological age rather than chronological age The Anatolian journal of cardiology · 2012 · 17 citations
    6. Relationship between diet, atopy, family history, and premature hair graying Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2018 · 7 citations
    7. Relationship between Trace Elements and Premature Hair Graying. PubMed · 2018 · 7 citations
    8. Case report on premature hair graying treated with Melitane 5% and oral hair supplements Indian Journal of Pharmacology · 2019 · 6 citations
    9. Association Between Premature Hair Greying and Metabolic Risk Factors: A Cross-sectional Study Acta dermato-venereologica · 2018 · 5 citations
    10. Serum ferritin and vitamin D levels in premature hair graying of college student at the Universitas Sumatera Utara area IOP conference series · 2019 · 4 citations
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    1. I am 20 years old male and my hair is prematurely graying since I first notice bald spots. Any chances of it reversing back to my natural hair color? Reddit · 1 Sept 2020
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