Having Gray Hair At Young Age
The gray hair which appears at young age is because genetic factors or genes. Gray hair occurs because the pigment does not exist anymore. On Asians, they have a hair pigment that is called eomelanin. Because pigment eomelanin colored dark or black, then it is not only the skin, but hair is also colored dark. In addition there are some people whose bodies can not produce pigment. For example in the case of albinism (albio) and vitiligo. So that their hair can not even be colored black.
Nutritional deficiencies can also lead to reduce the levels of pigments. So that the hair will become blond and white, gray. In addition, someone who suffering from anemia pernicious immunological disease, which is the type of anemia that can cause gray hair. Last is the using of chemical substances, such as hair dye or using shampoo that containing many high sulfur.
Prevention. Do not use the hair dye too often. Especially if your scalp is sensitive, because this condition can trigger contact dermatitis or eczema on your scalp. Use a shampoo that doesn’t have too much alkali (too frothy) which only made the hair gets too dry. Better if you are using hair conditioner separately.