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What Causes Graying Of Body Hairs?
Question: Hello Dr.,
I am a 35 years old man.
Since almost a year I am noticing my beards are getting white pretty quickly. Now I am started noticing as my some of the chest hairs also getting white.
I am not able to figure our the root causes of this issue but may be the bad stress and irregular food habits could be the reasons.
I consulted recently a doctor for this and she has prescribed me the below medicines.
1) Follihair capsule: one capsule per day
2) Altris gel: Once per day to apply on the white beards
My queries are:
1) Apart from the above medicines, is there anything else in the form of medications can be followed to resolve this problem efficiently and quick?
2) What will be the effects of the above combination of medicines? Are they going to stop the further beard whitening? Are they able to reverse the white beards into black again?
3) Is the above combination of medication sufficient enough to resolve my problem?
4) If the above medicines are not sufficient to reverse the white beards into black then, is there any options/medicines to reverse the white colored beards to black?
Please suggest.
Thanks
I am a 35 years old man.
Since almost a year I am noticing my beards are getting white pretty quickly. Now I am started noticing as my some of the chest hairs also getting white.
I am not able to figure our the root causes of this issue but may be the bad stress and irregular food habits could be the reasons.
I consulted recently a doctor for this and she has prescribed me the below medicines.
1) Follihair capsule: one capsule per day
2) Altris gel: Once per day to apply on the white beards
My queries are:
1) Apart from the above medicines, is there anything else in the form of medications can be followed to resolve this problem efficiently and quick?
2) What will be the effects of the above combination of medicines? Are they going to stop the further beard whitening? Are they able to reverse the white beards into black again?
3) Is the above combination of medication sufficient enough to resolve my problem?
4) If the above medicines are not sufficient to reverse the white beards into black then, is there any options/medicines to reverse the white colored beards to black?
Please suggest.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Premature gray hair
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your concern
As per your question I may say that hair turn white or gray due to low amounts of melanin, the pigment that gives your hair its natural color. The melanocyte activity slows down with age and the body gradually stops producing melanin. Deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, iron, copper, and iodine can contribute to this problem.
As per question my reply will be as below—
1)There is no medication to resolve this problem quickly
2)The medication [Follihair capsule] is a vitamin capsules and [Altris gel] is to boost immunity power, in both medications can prevent it but can not make your white hair to black.
3)You can try without any problem and no side effect present also but I will never say it as sufficient.
4)You can do few steps at home may help and it depends upon person to person,
(a)Boil a handful of fresh curry leaves in a tablespoon of coconut oil until they become charred. Strain the oil. Massage it into your hair. Leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes before rinsing it out. Follow this treatment at least once or twice a week.
(b)Boil one-half cup each of dried XXXXXXX and sage in two cups of water. Let it sit for a couple of hours. Strain the solution. Use it as a hair rinse after shampooing. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing it out. Repeat on a weekly basis.
(c)Onion juice is believed to be a brilliant home remedy for premature graying. Recently, researchers found that gray hair is chiefly caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide at the base of the hair follicles and a decrease in a natural antioxidant compound, called catalase. Onion juice promotes the production of this compound. So you can apply onion juice onto your scalp, massage, and leave it on for about 30 minutes to an hour. Repeat the process daily for a few weeks if possible.
(d)Black sesame seeds are highly effective in getting rid of the problem of premature graying of hair. It is believed that they promote melanocyte activity to produce melanin. They are also rich in protein, iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and copper. Simply eat a teaspoon of black sesame seeds daily for at least three months.
Hope you got all your points
Thanks
Premature gray hair
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your concern
As per your question I may say that hair turn white or gray due to low amounts of melanin, the pigment that gives your hair its natural color. The melanocyte activity slows down with age and the body gradually stops producing melanin. Deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, iron, copper, and iodine can contribute to this problem.
As per question my reply will be as below—
1)There is no medication to resolve this problem quickly
2)The medication [Follihair capsule] is a vitamin capsules and [Altris gel] is to boost immunity power, in both medications can prevent it but can not make your white hair to black.
3)You can try without any problem and no side effect present also but I will never say it as sufficient.
4)You can do few steps at home may help and it depends upon person to person,
(a)Boil a handful of fresh curry leaves in a tablespoon of coconut oil until they become charred. Strain the oil. Massage it into your hair. Leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes before rinsing it out. Follow this treatment at least once or twice a week.
(b)Boil one-half cup each of dried XXXXXXX and sage in two cups of water. Let it sit for a couple of hours. Strain the solution. Use it as a hair rinse after shampooing. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing it out. Repeat on a weekly basis.
(c)Onion juice is believed to be a brilliant home remedy for premature graying. Recently, researchers found that gray hair is chiefly caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide at the base of the hair follicles and a decrease in a natural antioxidant compound, called catalase. Onion juice promotes the production of this compound. So you can apply onion juice onto your scalp, massage, and leave it on for about 30 minutes to an hour. Repeat the process daily for a few weeks if possible.
(d)Black sesame seeds are highly effective in getting rid of the problem of premature graying of hair. It is believed that they promote melanocyte activity to produce melanin. They are also rich in protein, iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and copper. Simply eat a teaspoon of black sesame seeds daily for at least three months.
Hope you got all your points
Thanks
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