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Why Would An 8-year-old Boy Have A Single Grey Hair And How Can Greying Be Prevented?
Question: Hi doctor my son is 8 yrs old three days back I saw one white strand in his hair I think premature greying I am very much worried he is. Healthy child how can I stop his greying of hair I purchased kama ayurvedic oil can I go for any hair treatment please suggest me ...
Brief Answer:
Single grey hair is not worrisome, relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Occasionally we do end up with a few strands of grey hair and it does not mean that we will invariably turn out to have premature graying.
A single grey hair is not at all significant.
Grey hair appear due to either genetic, nutritional or environmental factors and these factors all contribute to various degrees.
Prolonged exposure to UV rays is one of the environmental causes.
Nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, calcium deficiency can all lead to graying of hair.
So, give nutritious foods rich in calcium, iron, vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3.
If you see more grey hair then you must consult a dermatologist and get your son examined to find the exact cause.
If it is not genetic, then it can be treated adequately so there is nothing to be worried so much about.
I hope this answers your query.
Best regards
Single grey hair is not worrisome, relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Occasionally we do end up with a few strands of grey hair and it does not mean that we will invariably turn out to have premature graying.
A single grey hair is not at all significant.
Grey hair appear due to either genetic, nutritional or environmental factors and these factors all contribute to various degrees.
Prolonged exposure to UV rays is one of the environmental causes.
Nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, calcium deficiency can all lead to graying of hair.
So, give nutritious foods rich in calcium, iron, vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3.
If you see more grey hair then you must consult a dermatologist and get your son examined to find the exact cause.
If it is not genetic, then it can be treated adequately so there is nothing to be worried so much about.
I hope this answers your query.
Best regards
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