Patient's question:
I'm only 16 and don't have a family history, but I have irregular white hair. I have long white hair. Hello, what's the matter? Last year I noticed a few strands, and this year they have been increasing. Treatment history and effectiveness: Not concerned about any help: Consult a doctor about what is causing my white hair.Doctor's answer:
White hair refers to hair that has turned white in its entirety or partially. Premature graying: congenital premature graying, the most common type of premature graying often has a history of intergenerational heredity, and individuals with this condition usually have white hair at birth or turn white earlier than others. Additionally, there are no other abnormal manifestations. Acquired premature graying, the causes of which are numerous: malnutrition, such as a lack of protein, vitamins, and certain trace elements (such as copper), can cause hair to turn white; certain chronic wasting diseases, such as tuberculosis, can cause hair to turn white earlier than in others due to nutritional deficiencies; many long-term patients may experience yellow, brittle hair, even white and falling out; some endocrine diseases, such as pituitary or thyroid disorders, can interfere with the ability of pigment cells to produce pigment granules, leading to premature graying of hair.