How to Treat Premature Gray Hair in Young People
Disease description:
I started developing gray hairs gradually when I began junior high school, and now the number of gray hairs is increasing. I’d like to seek treatment—how can premature graying of hair in adolescents be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
Causes of premature graying can be categorized as congenital (inherited) or acquired (environmental/lifestyle-related). Acquired graying may improve with appropriate treatment—for example, under a physician’s guidance, oral supplementation with vitamin B1, vitamin B6, multivitamins, or folic acid may be beneficial. In daily life, regularly massaging the scalp with the fingertips can enhance local blood circulation in hair follicles and promote melanin production. However, congenital graying is generally difficult to treat; individuals affected should consult a specialized hospital for evaluation and management.
