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Suggest Remedies For Grey Hair

Sir I m having white hair from 5yrs back,, in d beginning it was very few.. But now it covers 40% of my total hair .. Now I m 22 male .. This is not an inherent problem as my parents got grey hair at 40s .. and i've also got the problem of hairfall. i am not using any kind of medicines or gel. my hairs are shiny and brown . waiting for your reply .
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
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Thanks for contacting with your health problem and after reviewing your case history I'm of the following opinion:

1. hair falling could also be due to under active thyroid, so please check with your Laboratory/Attending Doctor regarding Thyroid function test (TFT) and Hemoglobin level.
2. Dandruff and hair fall go hand in hand [Dandruff leads to irritation and inflammation in the scalp with resulting hair fall]
3. Low humidity and any immunocompromised state can also lead to the above said problem, sso please exclude diabetes,hypothyroidism

i. Avoid too much exposure to sun.
ii. Avoid high extremes of temperature such as used in hair straightening devices.
iii. After bath make sure you avoid vigorous toweling of hair, let them dry naturally.
iv. Make less choice for synthetic hair oils, hair coloring, bleaching, styling and use of dry blowers.
v. Avoid excessive exposure to sun, heat, wind, dust, anger, stress, anxiety,
vi. Avoid oily, fried, spicy, hot, fermented and stale food.
vii. Proteins are essential for antibodies production so milk, egg (white), beans, yogurt, soymilk, pumpkin, squash,watermelon,peanuts,almonds, if non-vegetarian (meat) are choices
viii. Mango, carrots, cantaloupe, egg yolk, apricots, pumpkin, papaya, are ideal
ix. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is good option.
x. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant thus peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach taro root can be taken
xi. Soap nut (reetha) and shikakai along with Bhringraj and Neelini oil acts as natural conditioner and dye, you can use it safely.
xii. Vitamin B1 and B2, Omega-6 and Zinc, magnesium, biotin are very effective in treating dandruff so make sure they are a part of regular vitamin intake, apple cider vinegar, Olive Oil or Coconut Oil, raw aloe vera juice applied directly to scalp.

4. Improper Diet: Lack of vitamin B12 is the most common cause of white hair. Thus, increase the consumption of food rich in vitamin B12 such as tuna, sardines, salmon, beef, egg, lamb, cheese and milk.

PS. food rich in iodine help in preventing grey hair. Fish has a high content of iodine. In addition to this, bananas and carrot also contain some iodine. Water soaked with amla fruit overnight acts as good conditioner and can be used to rinse your hair after a wash. Try to eat as much of this fruit as possible for preventing white hair.

5. Unhealthy Habits: if into any addiction, whether smoking, drinking, taking excess tea/coffee, fried/spicy food [The best way therefore, is to stay away from these things and maintain a healthy lifestyle.]

PS. increase intake of minerals: Tyrosinase is a copper containing enzyme that converts tyrosine into melanin. [which gives hair its black colour], Copper can be obtained from calf’s liver, mushrooms, mustard greens, spinach, eggplant, asparagus, peppermint, potato, green beans, cashews, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, kale, ginger etc [do check with relevant investigations and examination to rule out any hidden/secondary cause of your problem]


PS. You need to Consult a Trichologist for your hair loss to rule out any other pathology, who will make sure that you are not affected with any fungal infection of the scalp [eczema/psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis ].

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** Thanks for contacting with your health problem and after reviewing your case history I m of the following opinion: 1. hair falling could also be due to under active thyroid, so please check with your Laboratory/Attending Doctor regarding Thyroid function test (TFT) and Hemoglobin level. 2. Dandruff and hair fall go hand in hand [Dandruff leads to irritation and inflammation in the scalp with resulting hair fall] 3. Low humidity and any immunocompromised state can also lead to the above said problem, sso please exclude diabetes,hypothyroidism i. Avoid too much exposure to sun. ii. Avoid high extremes of temperature such as used in hair straightening devices. iii. After bath make sure you avoid vigorous toweling of hair, let them dry naturally. iv. Make less choice for synthetic hair oils, hair coloring, bleaching, styling and use of dry blowers. v. Avoid excessive exposure to sun, heat, wind, dust, anger, stress, anxiety, vi. Avoid oily, fried, spicy, hot, fermented and stale food. vii. Proteins are essential for antibodies production so milk, egg (white), beans, yogurt, soymilk, pumpkin, squash,watermelon,peanuts,almonds, if non-vegetarian (meat) are choices viii. Mango, carrots, cantaloupe, egg yolk, apricots, pumpkin, papaya, are ideal ix. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is good option. x. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant thus peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach taro root can be taken xi. Soap nut (reetha) and shikakai along with Bhringraj and Neelini oil acts as natural conditioner and dye, you can use it safely. xii. Vitamin B1 and B2, Omega-6 and Zinc, magnesium, biotin are very effective in treating dandruff so make sure they are a part of regular vitamin intake, apple cider vinegar, Olive Oil or Coconut Oil, raw aloe vera juice applied directly to scalp. 4. Improper Diet: Lack of vitamin B12 is the most common cause of white hair. Thus, increase the consumption of food rich in vitamin B12 such as tuna, sardines, salmon, beef, egg, lamb, cheese and milk. PS. food rich in iodine help in preventing grey hair. Fish has a high content of iodine. In addition to this, bananas and carrot also contain some iodine. Water soaked with amla fruit overnight acts as good conditioner and can be used to rinse your hair after a wash. Try to eat as much of this fruit as possible for preventing white hair. 5. Unhealthy Habits: if into any addiction, whether smoking, drinking, taking excess tea/coffee, fried/spicy food [The best way therefore, is to stay away from these things and maintain a healthy lifestyle.] PS. increase intake of minerals: Tyrosinase is a copper containing enzyme that converts tyrosine into melanin. [which gives hair its black colour], Copper can be obtained from calf’s liver, mushrooms, mustard greens, spinach, eggplant, asparagus, peppermint, potato, green beans, cashews, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, kale, ginger etc [do check with relevant investigations and examination to rule out any hidden/secondary cause of your problem] PS. You need to Consult a Trichologist for your hair loss to rule out any other pathology, who will make sure that you are not affected with any fungal infection of the scalp [eczema/psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis ].