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I am 22, about to turn 23 in a few months. Since last year im noticing a few white hair, when I closely look ..it's black. But yesterday, I saw atleast 5, shiny white hair & this time it was real white. I also can't know if there are more as I can't check the back side of my hair on my own and I don't trust others. The other day I saw a black hair losing it's color, almost transparent. I'm scared, I don't wanna age at just 22. Please tell me if I can reverse this. I'm guessing there could be a few reasons, but I can't get to the root cause. I also don't know whom to trust. I have hormonal imbalances since the age of 12, low hb, I've been living in extreme stress for a while now & my mind is a chatterbox, never letting me sit in peace. I also wonder if it's bec I don't oil or uss hot water to do shampoo. I'm just so so confused. My hair also having those split ends and aren't as smooth as they were earlier. Please help me.
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A few white hairs at this age can happen and are often due to genetics, stress, anemia, or vitamin deficiency.
It is not dangerous and usually cannot be fully reversed, but correcting deficiencies and reducing stress may help slow it.
Consider checking Hb, B12, thyroid, maintain good diet and sleep, and consult a doctor if concerned.
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Hello.
Seeing a few white hairs at the age of 22 is quite common and usually not a sign of aging or a serious problem. Many people develop a few premature grey hairs due to genetics, stress, nutritional deficiencies (especially iron, vitamin B12), or hormonal imbalance.
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It would be useful to check for some common causes such as hemoglobin level, vitamin B12, iron profile, and thyroid function. Correcting these deficiencies often helps slow further greying.
Helpful tips:
• Maintain a balanced diet rich in protein, green vegetables, nuts, and fruits
• Manage stress and ensure adequate sleep
• Avoid excessive heat styling or harsh chemical hair products
• Gentle hair care and regular oiling can help improve hair health, though it may not completely reverse already grey hairs
A few grey hairs are not harmful and often manageable with lifestyle and nutritional correction. If the number of grey hairs is rapidly increasing or you have associated symptoms like hair fall or fatigue, a proper evaluation may be helpful. You may consult for detailed assessment and guidance if needed.
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Your hair greying have various reasons.most common reasons are nutritional deficiencies like vitamins,hormonal imbalance, antioxidants, iron deficiency. You need to do some routine testing like iron profile,b12 deficiency, serum electrolyte.use vitamin E riched food and capsule for stop your hair white.
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This is called pre mature greying of hair. Dietary habits change, stress management change can help. Please consult me for more.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you , kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Review with hormones report
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Dr. Saarika
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Premature greying of hair at the age of 22 can happen due to several reasons such as stress, low hemoglobin/iron levels, vitamin deficiencies (especially Vitamin B12), hormonal imbalance, thyroid issues, or genetic factors. Your history of low Hb and long-term stress may be contributing.
Note: Already grey hair usually does not turn black again, but treating the underlying cause can help prevent further greying and improve hair quality.
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Tests need to be done for further evaluation
1.Complete blood count (CBC)
2.Serum ferritin / iron profile
3.Vitamin B12 levels
4.Thyroid function test (TSH)
Health Tips
Maintain a balanced diet rich in iron, protein, fruits, and green vegetables
Manage stress and ensure proper sleep
Gentle hair care; avoid excessive heat or harsh chemicals
Oil application is optional but keeping the scalp healthy helps
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take supplements
Do consult
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
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Kindly consult
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