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Can premature greying of hair can be reversed with the help of medical science ?? If yes then please reply

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Is there any precaution or cure to stop premature greying of hair in medical science? What could be the probable reasons?

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It's mostly due to stress and oxidative damage.. there is not many proven treatments.. paba, calcium pantothenate and some topical lotions claim to prevent greying ...  Read More

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I'm experiencing a lot of hairfall and too many grey hair all over my head . Please suggest what to do. I don't have any medical condition.

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Hello Ma'am don't worry because Anxiety aggravates more your problem so ignore it, Your problem is due to melanin pigment Defeciency/Pitta vikar, Take Tab Triphala Himalaya drug 2 at night with Lukewa ...  Read More

Sir, I have serious grey hair problem Almost all my hair is grey now. Please tell me if it can be cured.

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Grey hair at an early age is usually genetic. Other causes could be nutritional. Certain Vitamins do help to prevent further greying.You need an evaluation ...  Read More

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White Hair or greying hair mainly occurs when your hair follicles stop producing melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color. Though, ageing is the primary reason of grey hair  but premature g ...  Read More

I have problem of white hair at the age of 22 only plz suggest me proper medical treatment .so that greying of hair can be treated

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While you might expect greying to occur in the late 30s or the 40s, getting a salt-and-pepper mop when you are just a twenty-something can mean that you are a victim of premature greying. To be sure, ...  Read More

I am having grey hairs,is it possible to stop greying by homeopathic treatment.please suggest on this.

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Hello Grey hair is the result of lack of pigmentation in the hair. It is due to many reasons, including hereditary, vitamin deficiency, stress etc. To correct premature grey hair, you have to consul ...  Read More

Hi , I recently found some grey hair , can you please tell us what is causing grey hair. In family no one hair grey hair .

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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for healthy hairs for you . ...  Read More

Iam a persom with permanent disability from birth .what is the term used to discribe disability from birth....

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Developmental or congenital Deformity or disability ...  Read More

Premature grey hair Dear Sir, I have problem of premature greying of hair. Please let me could it be medically treated ? Im really worried :(

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Some people unfortunately develop grey hair early in life. It is genetic in most cases. There are medicines available for premature greying of hair. But response to treatment is very vairiable. You ...  Read More

I am having premature greying of hair.My Father started having grey hair at the age of 30+,my mother started having grey hair at the age of 17 but had only couple of hairs .I am having doubt whether I am getting receding hairline or not .Dr said that only little much and nothing to worry and I compared my photo of front part of hairline 3 yrs ago a

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Good you noted and want to correct it on healthier way. Surely do medicine help but Ur dietary n daily routine pattern need to realign, Main source of skin n hair colour is healthy liver and gut and ...  Read More

I am 43 and suddenly I find my hair is turning grey. Is there any remedy or cure for it. Doctors kindly suggest if it can be treated.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing premature greying of my hair, beard, and even chest hair. This has been concerning me, and I would like to know the possible causes and whether any treatment or tests are recommended. Could you please guide me on this? 🙏

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Premature greying may be initiated by stress and certain deficiencies. However, a detailed family history is also important while looking at grey hair. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, what could be the causes for early greying of hairs? What tests to be done for analysis? What vitamin deficiency can cause this? Please guide. Thanks.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I'm 26 non smoker non alcoholic male and facing problems like male pattern baldness and premature hair greying what can be the causes My vitamin B12:-82 Vitamin D:-13 And other tests are normal

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Healthy afternoon Your very low level of vitamin B12 and vitamin D are strongly linked to both the premature hair greying and hair loss you are experiencing,and this condition may be reversible with ...  Read More

I have not applied hair oil for past 1 year and my hair have become thin I have shortened my hair and eventually it's greying also issue is from last 1 year I showed to dermatologist she told me not to apply hair oil

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It could be because of some vitamin deficiency or hormonal changes ...  Read More

I have had grey hair since school but at that time there were few hairs. Now they have progressively increased, now i have almost all hair grey. Can I at least reduce the amount of grey hair, can i get new black hairs?

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Show to closest dermatologist ...  Read More

I am 26 years old and working in IT with night shifts. Over the past few years, I have developed noticeable premature greying (salt-and-pepper hair) as seen in my photos. I would like to know: Whether this condition requires dermatology treatment or can be managed with lifestyle changes. Which shampoos or hair oils are medically recommended for pre

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Ketoconazole shampoo two times a week. Product contains rosmery by avmi or nat habit. U can use. They got good rating. Yes you need to visit dermatologist. ...  Read More

I am 28 years old women , I have noticed that my scalp is getting itch so I checked my hairs I am getting dandruff and my hair is also started to grey. What should I do as I am getting tensed seeing grey hairs. Please suggest

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My beard Hairs are turning Grey . Kindly suggest something for the same to reverse the same other than using hair dyes

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am having grey hairs since 1.5 years . Initially they were 4 5 online that I plucked then .. now they increased in numbers approx 25 30. Now I don't cut them i trim them .. I had also taken vitamin b12 injections and multivitamins.. what should I do now

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Hello Dr. Amit Therbankar (insta) is here I have an expertise in diet related diseases. You can reach out me for exclusive diet corrections & medications to prevent hair loss and greying. ...  Read More

My hair started greying at when I was 20 years old. I don't have any genetic issue with hairs. I have just completed my college. In college my diet was not that healthy. I have more than 30 grey hair on right side of my hairs. What should I do.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Facing extreme hair fall and moderate hair greying after delivery. Please Suggest some ayurvedic treatments for hair fall and hair greying.

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I found 1 grey hair in my 4 year old son 4 months back and now I have seen 3 more grey hair at the same area I haven't picked the hair. He eats well balanced diet including eggs and meat..what should I do??

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Premature graying (canities) in young children is uncommon but may be associated with genetic factors, nutritional deficiencies (especially B12, folate, iron, copper), thyroid dysfunction, or rarely a ...  Read More

I took prednisolone steroid (max 5mg/day) starting daily, then tapering to weekly/monthly doses until urine tests were clear. Also took calcium syrup from the start, and Vermisol (anti-parasitic) 2-4 months later, both for 1.5-2 years. During treatment, I ate 2 eggs/day and drank 3 glasses of fresh cow's milk daily since childhood. Around age 8-10

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I m 30 and have lot of grey hair my vitamin b12 was too low but I have started eating medicine it's been a month

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

First of all Thanks a lot you are making time to read and solve my concern. It means a lot . Hi I am 31 yr old male . I am facing hairfall , hair thining , hair line receeding from frontal region , hair greying issues. I have taken PRP ,GFC last year . Currently using minoxidil 5%+finasteride 0.1% solution during day and redensil at night . Having

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi I have grey hair that has been increasing since 2023. In November 2023 I saw first grey hair, I was 33 then. Also, after January 2024 I got anxiety after cervical spondylitis diagnosis. From then I have been seeing more and more grey hair and now I have many grey hairs in June 2025. What can be reason and what tests do I need to do. I got some

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Hi.. could be vitamin deficiency. Try a hair growth supplement. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, my son is four years old. He had around 1-2 grey hairs when he was one year old. But now I can see a few more like 5-6. What could be the reason? Could you please suggest to me what can be done to avoid further increase of grey hairs.

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No treatment to be done. Just maintain Nutrition ...  Read More

I m suffering from premature grey hair for past 1-2 years . Can homeopathy offer a permanent solution to reverse the problem ?

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Hi, Homeopathic medicines will surely help you . Consult online with me. During my clinic timing 10 am to 2.00 pm 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. ...  Read More

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