WHAT CAUSES PREMATURE GREYING OF HAIR?
GENETIC FACTORS
*Family History: If your parents or grandparents went grey early, you may too.
*Ethnicity: Premature greying is more common in certain ethnic groups, such as Caucasians.
HORMONAL FACTORS
*Thyroid Disorders: An overactive or underactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism) can cause premature greying.
*Adrenal Gland Disorders: Disorders like Addison's disease or Cushing's syndrome can lead to premature greying.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
*Stress: Prolonged stress can contribute to premature greying.
*Smoking: Smoking has been linked to premature greying.
*Poor Diet: A diet lacking essential nutrients like vitamin B12, vitamin D, and copper can affect hair pigmentation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
*Vitamin Deficiencies: Deficiencies in vitamins like B12, vitamin D, and copper can cause premature greying.
*Autoimmune diseases*: Conditions like alopecia areata, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis can cause premature greying.
*Cancer Treatment: Certain cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can cause premature greying.