7 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, reduced serum levels of iron, copper, and calcium were associated with premature graying of hair, suggesting that supplementation might help, but more research is needed to fully understand the relationship.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reported significantly lower levels of serum iron, ferritin, and calcium in young patients with premature gray hair compared to controls, implying that supplementation might prevent further graying.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This study found that premature greying of hair was reported in 42.5% of young adults from King Faisal University, with higher prevalence among females, and noted associations with various health and lifestyle factors.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” In this case study, a 14-year-old female with premature hair graying showed improved hair color after treatment with a topical Melitane 5% formulation and oral hair supplements.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that the presence of premature desquamation of the inner root sheath in noninflamed hair follicles is a relatively specific marker for diagnosing central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a 22-year-old woman who developed persistent, non-scarring hair loss and premature ovarian failure following a myeloablative umbilical cord transplant for acute myeloid leukemia.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “IOP conference series” This study found no significant association between premature hair graying and serum ferritin or vitamin D levels in young adult males at Universitas Sumatera Utara.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Iron supplements can restore normal hair color in cases of premature graying linked to iron deficiency.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that premature hair greying may be associated with low serum ferritin and raised anti-TPO levels.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Cureus” This article reports a rare combination of rapid-onset halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and premature scalp hair graying.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Premature graying of hair is mainly caused by genetics, stress, and environment, with potential treatments being explored.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that patients with premature greying of hair had significant abnormalities in cardiovascular risk markers, including elevated IL-6 levels, compared to healthy controls.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was not higher in men with premature androgenetic alopecia compared to the general population.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Cardiovascular endocrinology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is the strongest predictor of coronary artery disease in young men from Western India, followed by premature graying and obesity.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Maturitas” Women with premature ovarian insufficiency have a worse cardiovascular risk profile than premenopausal women.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” 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.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that stress-induced inactivation of the enzyme Dicer in melanocytes can cause premature hair greying by preventing proper melanocyte placement and melanin transfer in mice, suggesting the Dicer-miR92b-ItgaV pathway as an important link between stress and grey hair.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This study explores the Ayurvedic concept of Akala Palitya, or premature greying, noting that its incidence is rising due to modern lifestyle changes and environmental factors, particularly in tropical and developing countries.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This review discusses Ayurvedic perspectives on premature greying of hair and reports no new clinical results, suggesting Ayurveda as a natural approach to this condition.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” In this case study, a 25-year-old female with premature hair graying achieved over 90% conversion of gray hair to black hair after 5 months of treatment with a topical peptide solution and hair supplements.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that lower zinc serum levels may contribute to premature hair graying in college students at Universitas Sumatera Utara.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that premature graying significantly impacts the quality of life among affected individuals, reporting profound effects on psychological and social well-being, including guilt and mood fluctuations.
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 family history, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and low serum ferritin levels, but not to vitamin D deficiency.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found no significant difference in serum levels of lead and selenium between patients with premature hair graying and those without it.
September 2026 in “European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This source discusses premature greying of hair, often linked to lifestyle, stress, and nutritional deficiencies, and notes mainstream dermatology focuses on dietary supplements, while homeopathy offers a holistic approach for treatment.
September 2026 in “European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This source discusses the various causes of premature greying of hair, highlighting lifestyle, genetic factors, and nutritional deficiencies, and contrasts mainstream dermatology's focus on nutritional supplementation with homeopathy's holistic treatment approach for long-term management.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper proposes an integrated model suggesting that psychological stress, sleep disturbances, nutrition, lifestyle, and various biological factors collectively influence hair health, including hair loss and premature greying.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study synthesizes evidence on the complex interplay between stress, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and systemic health and their impact on hair health, encompassing premature greying, hair loss, and follicle cycling.
In this study, Neeli Bhringadi hair oil showed statistically significant improvements in hair growth rate, density, thickness, and reduction in premature graying on participants with androgenetic alopecia and hair graying over 120 days, supporting its potential use in integrative hair care.