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7 Year Old, Grey Hair On Scalp. Taking Macalvit And Deorange Syrup. Vitamin Deficiency? Treatment?

My son is seven years old and I have noticed a grey hair on his scalp. When he waas about 3 years old i had seen a grey hair which i cannot see now. Is this due to some deficiency that is causing greying at such early stage . iam worried if may hair will turn grey . Please help.
I have started giving him Macalvit and Dexorange syrups.
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

Premature graying of hair is caused by nutritional deficiencies and/ or genetic factors.
A good balanced diet particularly rich in proteins should be given to the child.
The health of hair depends on the health of the hair root.
Proteins are responsible for pigmentation and growth of the hair.
Continue the nutritional supplements but do not ignore a good diet.
Avoid using harsh chemicals in the form of harsh shampoos on hair.

Graying of hair is also dependent on genetic factors.
In that case it is not possible to stop the graying.
However, you can manage it with various good quality hair colors in the market.

Thanks and take care.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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7 Year Old, Grey Hair On Scalp. Taking Macalvit And Deorange Syrup. Vitamin Deficiency? Treatment?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Premature graying of hair is caused by nutritional deficiencies and/ or genetic factors. A good balanced diet particularly rich in proteins should be given to the child. The health of hair depends on the health of the hair root. Proteins are responsible for pigmentation and growth of the hair. Continue the nutritional supplements but do not ignore a good diet. Avoid using harsh chemicals in the form of harsh shampoos on hair. Graying of hair is also dependent on genetic factors. In that case it is not possible to stop the graying. However, you can manage it with various good quality hair colors in the market. Thanks and take care. Dr Shailja P Wahal