Main Causes of Premature Graying Identified

Premature gray hair most often appears due to heredity, however, it can be influenced by other factors, including a lack of microelements. Dermatologist, endocrinologist and genetics specialist, candidate of medical sciences Irina Skorogudaeva told Pravda.Ru about this.

According to her, genetic predisposition plays a decisive role in this process and cannot be corrected. At the same time, such people rarely suffer from baldness, the expert noted. Another factor that affects the presence of gray hair is copper deficiency.

"In such cases, the use of medications can slightly slow down the process, but not stop it completely if there is a genetic predisposition. In addition, excessive zinc intake can disrupt copper absorption, which leads to its deficiency and, as a result, accelerates graying. Therefore, it is important to take any microelements under the supervision of a doctor," Skorogudaeva emphasized.