Trichologist explained the early appearance of gray hair in young people

Trichologist Yulia Nagaytseva named on Wednesday, January 22, the cause of gray hair at the age of 20. According to the specialist, it happens in isolated cases, which have always been and still are.

"If there is such a thing, then first of all genetics is to blame - predisposition. And secondly, iron and copper deficiencies - especially in girls. When they are replenished, hair pigmentation is restored," the doctor explained in a conversation with Radio 1.

According to Nagaytseva, we are not talking about white, vitreous gray hair, but about those strands that are lighter by two or three tones.

"Everything about the age of 25+ is considered normal and is not early gray hair, it is a physiological change," the expert concluded.

January 22, Associate Professor of the Department of Dermatovenerology named after Academician Yu Skripkin Institute of Clinical Medicine of Pirogov University, candidate of medical sciences Tatiana Gaidina said that now high school students seek help already with the third or fourth degree of baldness, according to the website aif.ru.

Gaidina called fast food a heavy artillery, which hits young people, as it leads to violations of hormonal background, and this, in turn, affects the hair, reports NSN.

On the same day, trichologist and cosmetologist Lolita Melanich noted that one of the causes of baldness in adolescence may be a lack of nutrients, reports 360.ru. Unbalanced diet, attempts to lose weight or fast food cravings lead to a deficiency of important elements: vitamins B, D, iron, zinc and protein, the specialist added.

In winter, 60% of Russians faced with increased hair loss, but only 30% of them are ready to seek help from a specialist, according to the study "Profi.ru", which was read by "Izvestia" on December 25, 2024. Instead, many prefer folk remedies or even believe that affirmations and positive thinking will help slow down the hair loss process.