Our hair follicles contain a pigment called melanin. When the body stops producing the pigments, hair start becoming colorless, turning white. It is the combination of black and white hair, which gives the look of gray color to a person's hair.
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Causes of premature graying of hair
Diet |
Diet- Prolonged protein deficiency actually causes hair pigmentation to fade. This is due to inadequate nutritional requirements for melanin production.
Decreased iodine and copper intake will inhibit melanin production in your hair. Crabs, fish and oysters are ideal sources of iodine and copper, with the added benefit of iron as well.
Lack of vitamin B complex also lead reduce production of melanin in your hair.
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Stress ,anxiety and mental worries |
Stress and psychological worries may also trigger the early graying of hair. According to studies, people who suffer from anxiety and stress over a long period of time may experience the early appearance of gray hair. The feelings sorrow, worries may reduce the production of melanin which results to gray hair. Also know that stress and anxiety can cause hair loss or thinning in people. Mental worries produce extraordinary tension in the skin of the scalp; this interferes with the supply of vital nutrition necessary for the health of the hair.
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Excessive usage of electric dryer |
Using concentrated hair dyes |
Washing hair with hot water |
Unhealthy condition of scalp |
Improper scalp and hair care - This cause unhealthy scalp and hair, thus may lead to reduce melanin production.
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Medical conditions causing premature gray hair |
Medical conditions - Some medical conditions may lead to premature graying of hair. It includes chemotherapy, radiotherapy, vitiligo, anemia, thyroid disease, kidney disease etc.
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HOW TO STOP AND REVERSE GRAY HAIR NATURALLY?
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http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-nails/abcs-premature-graying
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