7 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Eating vegetarian, having allergies, and family history might be linked to getting gray hair early.
63 citations,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
76 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
31 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
16 citations,
November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
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12 citations,
May 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man's gray hair got darker and thicker after using a psoriasis drug.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain flavonoids can improve the growth of pigmented hair in mice.
6 citations,
March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.
417 citations,
March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Premature graying of hair significantly harms psychological and social wellbeing.
35 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Kids with early graying hair often have low levels of calcium, ferritin, and vitamin D3.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
10 citations,
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January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” The polyherbal hair gel is effective against fungal infections and helps nourish hair and prevent graying.
64 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
6 citations,
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August 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Companies agreed to stop false advertising about their products' health benefits.
41 citations,
December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
16 citations,
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August 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Companies agreed to stop making false health claims about their products.
53 citations,
October 2014 in “Free radical biology & medicine” Defective mitochondrial DNA replication causes aging symptoms and increased oxidative damage in mice.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” About 69% of school children in Kashmir valley have skin disorders, with eczema and acne being the most common.
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Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.