Why Some People Get Gray Hair So Young

Young woman looking at her hair in the mirror, noticing early gray strands with a concerned expression.

Gray hair is caused by the degeneration of pigment-producing cells in hair follicles, resulting in decreased melanin production and the appearance of gray hair. Because gray hair is caused by complex factors, patients often wonder what causes premature graying and what exactly causes white hair. When gray hair is caused by uncontrollable stimuli or genetics, […]