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Review
. 2018 Sep-Oct;10(5):198-203.
doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_47_18.

Premature Graying of Hair: Review with Updates

Anagha Bangalore Kumar  1 , Huma Shamim  2 , Umashankar Nagaraju  3
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Review

Premature Graying of Hair: Review with Updates

Anagha Bangalore Kumar et al. Int J Trichology. 2018 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Premature graying of hair (PGH) is defined as graying of hair before the age of 20 years in Caucasians and before 30 years in African American population. It can severely affect the self-esteem of an individual. The exact etiopathogenesis remains unknown, although it has been associated with premature aging disorders, atopy, and autoimmune diseases. Patients, who present with PGH, should be assessed for syndromes and metabolism diseases. Hair dyes remain the main modality of the treatment for cosmetic concerns after nutritional supplementation.

Keywords: Canities; premature gray hair; white hair.

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