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21 Jan 2009
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Grey hair-Help
I am a 29 old female who has problem with grey hair which results in me having to colour my hair very often. Is there anything I could take to prevent this, any vitamins I am lacking. as I think I am quite quite to be going through this. Please help
CyberDoc
Dear Flygal
Some people just gray earlier than others, taking vitamins or supplements won't help unless you have a deficiency.
It is often genetic - have any of your family members developed gray hair early in life?
Other causes could be due to thyroid disorders, vitiligo ( a skin condition where the skin loses pigment) , vitamin B12 deficiency, and anemia. Ask your GP to check for these with blood tests.
Dr Bets
Some people just gray earlier than others, taking vitamins or supplements won't help unless you have a deficiency.
It is often genetic - have any of your family members developed gray hair early in life?
Other causes could be due to thyroid disorders, vitiligo ( a skin condition where the skin loses pigment) , vitamin B12 deficiency, and anemia. Ask your GP to check for these with blood tests.
Dr Bets
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