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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tranexamic acid turns white hair brown in certain mice by affecting specific proteins.
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February 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
December 1990 in “PubMed” Some drugs can cause hair loss, increase hair growth, or change hair color, but stopping the drug usually reverses these effects.
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March 1994 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” White piedra can be effectively treated with 2% miconazole nitrate lotion.
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January 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible hair color loss in children.
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
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April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Premature graying of hair is common and stressful, but not well understood or treated.
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December 2003 in “Micron” As people age, their hair follicles produce less pigment, leading to gray and white hair, due to factors like reduced enzyme activity and damage to melanocyte DNA.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
September 2025 in “Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA” Chemical hair straighteners can severely damage hair and scalp with repeated use.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
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May 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Hair dye can cause serious scalp issues, including skull erosion.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The Ayurvedic treatment safely and effectively restores natural hair color by increasing black hair and reducing grey hair.
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December 1989 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil lotion can cause hair discoloration.
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June 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” A woman lost most of her hair due to an allergic reaction to a hair dye ingredient.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
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September 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphencyprone therapy for hair loss can cause vitiligo.
September 2018 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” L-arginine, hydrolysed keratin, and cystine-silanol copolymer can help protect hair from damage during and after bleaching.
June 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Preventing hair graying may be possible by managing oxidative stress and activating melanocyte stem cells.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” Hair greying is seen as a sign of aging; temporary fixes like hair dye are used, but a balanced diet and hair care can help manage it.
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March 2021 in “Cureus” A rare combination of halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and early gray hair can occur together.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy helped restore normal hair color in a 5-year-old with premature greying.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” UV treatment can damage hair, so protection is advised.
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December 2013 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” Cystic fibrosis can cause unusual symptoms like hair color changes, which can improve with proper treatment.