Are you surprised to see white or grey hair on your scalp way sooner than you expected? If you’re one of those youngsters who is trying to reverse premature greying of hair through various tricks, this article is for you.
Greying is a sign of your natural aging process. Your skin has millions of hair follicles that contain a pigment called melanin. As you age, hair follicles lose this pigment turning your hair colour grey. Scroll down to find out what causes premature greying and how you can deal with it.
What Causes White Hair?
1. Genetics
According to studies, premature greying is related to genetics [1]. It is likely that you will have grey hair at an early age if your father or grandfather had premature grey hair. It is also related to geography according to a study performed in 2013. People in a certain country can have gray hair much earlier than people in another country.
2. Stress
Stress can lead to a flood of problems like anxiety, high blood pressure, sleeping issues, skin disorders and so on. Adding to this list is premature greying of hair. Yes, stress can turn your hair grey [2]. A study done in 2013 observed a link between stress and depletion of stem cells in the hair follicles of mice.
3. Diet
An imbalanced diet can speed up greying of hair. Processed foods, cold drinks, excess intake of salt and sugar increase the risk of free radical generation in the body that can cause grey hair.
