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How Men Can Deal With Premature Graying Of Hair

Are you surprised to see some grey hair strands that just popped out of nowhere on your head? It is quite normal for your hair color to change, as you grow older. But it can be surprising to notice grey hair in your early 20’s. Premature graying of hair can be a major concern if you’re still very young.

Embracing grey hair in your late 30’s or 40’s is cool but not when you’re just in your 20’s.You may want to hide it with a cap or just dye your hair but all of it would just help you for a short period of time.

The human body has millions of hair follicles that contain a pigment called melanin. Over time,hair follicles lose this pigment thus turning the hair gray.

Here are the causes and ways to prevent premature graying of hair…

  • Genetics

Genetics is the very first reason for premature graying of hair. You are more likely to have premature grey hair if someone from your family had it too. In this case, it is extremely difficult to find a solution for it.

  • Stress can cause premature graying of hair

Stress can lead to many other problems like anxiety,hypertension,high blood pressure,skin disorders and more.So yes,it can actually be responsible for premature gray hair. According to a study, the cells that are responsible for hair color can be depleted if your body is under stress.

One can reduce stress by practicing yoga daily.This will help to relax your mind and keep you calm.

  • Illness

In medical conditions like Albinism, Alopecia areata and Vitiligo the immune system attacks its own cells.The body undergoes melanin deficiency and thus, the hair grows white or grey.

  • Smoking can cause premature graying of hair

Smoking is injurious to health and hair too. Smoking constricts blood vessels, this reduces the blood flow to hair follicles which can further lead to hair loss. Also the toxins in cigarettes can damage many parts of your body including hair follicles.This can cause gray hair earlier than expected. So you must avoid smoking to prevent premature graying.

  • Nutritional Deficiency

Processed food,excess salt or sugar, soft drinks, etc can increase the risk of free radical generation in the body. This can lead to premature graying.Thus, it is important to have a healthy diet that is full of nutrition. 

Vitamin B-12 gives you energy and also helps in healthy hair growth and hair color. A deficiency can weaken hair cells and affect melanin production.Lack of vitamins like vitamin B,D and E can also contribute to graying of hair.

To overcome this deficiency, you can take vitamin supplements.These vitamin supplements will help reverse premature graying of hair.

  • Chemical Hair Dyes and Hair Products

Hair care products that are not chemical free can damage your hair and contribute to premature graying. Harmful chemicals like Hydrogen Peroxide present in hair dyes and shampoos can leave your hair white.

It is always better to invest in organic or natural hair care products. Not all hair products suit all hair types. So choose what works best for your hair.

  • Pollution and Weather Conditions

Pollution, overexposure to sunlight,etc can damage your hair. The harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun can negatively affect your hair.

This damage will in turn result in premature graying of hair. So protect your hair with a cap or hat whenever you leave your house.