Premature greying of hair
Premature greying of hair (PGH), also known as canities, is the process of
Africans.[1]
Cause
Cause of greying is incompletely understood. It is a complex multi-factorial process mainly considered to be an interplay of nutritional, genetic and environmental factors.
Stress causing over-activation of the
hair color.[2]
Premature greying of hair has been observed with greater frequency among certain families, suggesting a familial predisposition for the condition. As
hypomelanotic
hair disorders.
hair follicles
resulting in premature greying of hair.
Malnutrition
Nutritional deficiencies:[6][7][8]
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Iron deficiency
- Copper deficiency
- Hypocalcemia
- Chronic protein loss and low serum ferritin
Management
photobiomodulation
.If the cause is due to melanocyte stem cell interruption during the growth cycles due to stress or illness then the use of
photobiomodulation for cellular rejuvenation may reverse the process.[9]