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Premature white hair
At 17 my hair has started going white.I was vegan . Now i have started taking vitamin b12 capsule . What should I apply or eat. It is not heredity
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Raipur
Thanks for the query.
Premature graying of hair is not uncommon in general population in today's world. The cause could be multi-factorial and needs to be assessed. It could be genetic, environmental, constitutional or some nutritional deficiencies. While the treatment options are limited, an attempt to prevent further graying can definitely be made. Meet a Dermatologist for better understanding and treatment plan. Hope it helps you.
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You can take dietary supplements of biotin and eat food rich in iron content.
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