Top News

Actually, graying of hair is a natural process, but sometimes hair starts turning gray even at an early age. Some changes in the body are responsible for this. The color of our hair is determined by a natural pigment called melanin. This melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes present in the hair roots. When these cells start producing less melanin or stop working altogether, the newly growing hair may appear white or gray.

As age increases, the efficiency of many cells of the body starts decreasing. Similarly, melanocyte cells also gradually become less active. This is the reason why most people's hair starts turning gray after the age of 30, 40 or 50.

If hair starts turning gray even before the age of 20 or 30, there can be many reasons behind it. Like - history of gray hair in the family or say genetic issue. Deficiency of Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper or Folic Acid, constant stress, smoking, some diseases like thyroid, unbalanced eating habits. Due to these reasons, the process of melanin formation can be affected or affected.

According to research, prolonged stress can damage some cells of the body. This can also affect the cells that provide color to the hair. However, its effect is not the same in every person.

Can white hair turn black again?

If hair has turned gray due to aging, it is impossible to darken it again naturally. But if gray hair is caused due to any nutritional deficiency or disease, then with proper treatment and balanced diet, effect can be seen in some cases.

To keep hair healthy, take a balanced diet. Eat green vegetables, fruits, pulses, eggs, milk, dry fruits and protein rich things. Avoid smoking, get enough sleep and reduce stress. If hair starts graying rapidly at an early age, contact a doctor.

• The hair itself does not turn white, rather the melanin that produces color starts decreasing in it.
• The same person can have black, brown and white hair simultaneously on his head.
• People who smoke have a higher risk of premature graying of hair.
• Sometimes deficiency of Vitamin B12 or iron can also be responsible for gray hair at a young age.
• The age at which hair turns gray is different for every person and genetic reasons are the biggest factor in this.

Content Source: American Academy of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, National Health Service, Harvard Medical School.