Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is There Any Correlation Between PCOS And Greying Of Hair?
I am female, 27 years old. I have been having white/grey hair for the last two years. I have around 20 white hair now. When I checked dermatologist, it was suggested I take altris gel . I also have pcod. Is there any relation between pcod and greying? What could be done to prevent further greying?
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
Hi,
PCOD can cause thinning of hairs but is not known to affect melanin cells (which give black colour to hairs).
Apart from PCOD certain deficiencies (proteins, vitamin B6, B12, Biotin, vitamin D3, vitamin E & Copper) are known to cause early greying. Smoking and carelessness about hair care are known to hasten hair greying. Takings hair care, fulfilling deficiencies are the ways to prevent the progress of the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
PCOD can cause thinning of hairs but is not known to affect melanin cells (which give black colour to hairs).
Apart from PCOD certain deficiencies (proteins, vitamin B6, B12, Biotin, vitamin D3, vitamin E & Copper) are known to cause early greying. Smoking and carelessness about hair care are known to hasten hair greying. Takings hair care, fulfilling deficiencies are the ways to prevent the progress of the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....