Warning Moms: These Could Be The Causes Of Premature Graying In Children…

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What’s the most visible sign of aging? Gray-colored hair, which over time turns white. However, they’re not always a sign of aging. Kids, for example, also have grays, but what causes it?

The most common reason for the appearance of gray hair is a lack of melanin — the pigment, which gives hair its color. Over time, it’s normal for cells called melanocytes to stop producing melanin. However, the premature appearance of grays can also be hereditary. That’s right: going gray is hereditary.

Another cause of the appearance of gray hairs at early ages is a deficit of complex B vitamins. Vitamin B is essential for producing pigment, which gives hair its color.

The absence of certain minerals in our body, such as iron, silica, copper, and zinc, can also cause gray hairs.

Certain diseases contribute to premature graying, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, and others.

Stress is also deadly for our hair color.

Additionally, smoking and the exposure to second-hand smoke cause hair to go gray.

Firstly, if your child does start to develop gray hairs, don’t panic: it isn’t a sign of premature aging. Secondly, see a doctor to identify the cause of the depigmentation. It’s about being alert and not demonizing the gray hair.