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You can ‘reverse premature hair graying’ by giving up smoking, claims dermatologist�
Does your mom tell you not to stress so much? Well, it’s one of the reasons you may have more grays than your natural hair.
Despite youngsters ditching their natural look for silver and gray hair, premature hair graying is still thought of as problematic, especially when it is caused by underlying health issues. A dermatologist says you can “reverse” the graying by tweaking your lifestyle and habits.
3 reasons you are suffering from premature hair graying
Gray hair in your 20s and early 30s can be trendy at best and at worst, a concern that shouldn’t be overlooked. Whether you like it or not, the white strands aren’t going to go away on their own, although a dermatologist says it can be changed to your natural hair color.
Let’s explore the causes of premature hair graying and various options to “reverse” the process.
Get a blood test
Several noticeable changes in your appearance, including dark circles, are mostly caused by the lack of specific supplements.
Dr. Neera Nathan says the color change is a result of vitamin or mineral deficiencies. If you’re graying in your 20s or early 30s, you are likely low on iron, copper, or B12. Hypothyroidism is linked to hair graying, too.
Don’t stress too much
Stress is a major contributor to graying. The doctor says there is “compelling evidence’ that stress can make your hair turn gray or white prematurely.
However, de-stressing whichever way possible may reverse the graying by bringing back the pigment to your hair.
Quit smoking
Smoking is bad for your health and hair, too. If you’re struggling to quit smoking, there are effective methods backed by science or you can turn to healthier choices that serve as distraction whenever you crave a cigarette.
Similar to smoking, tanning can cause “oxidative stress”, which damages the pigment cells at the hair root, thus turning them light in color.
If you’re bothered by gray hair, Dr. Neera recommends trying an anti-gray topical treatment, which includes antioxidants or compounds that “may help protect pigment cells in the hair follicle” and produce pigment cells for more color.
However, she warns that the treatment is probably effective only if less than 30% of your hair is gray.
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Dr. Neera Nathan is a Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She has been featured in numerous media outlets for her expertise, including the New York Times, HuffPost, Forbes, and others.
