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With age comes wisdom and changes in physical appearancenamely, the graying of hair.

Meet the Experts

What Causes Gray Hair?

When Does Hair Begin to Gray?

Close up of a woman with grey hair.

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Additionally, there are some genetic conditions that may be associated with premature graying."

Where Does Gray Hair Appear on the Scalp?

Typically, gray hairs spring up all over the scalp rather than in sections.

Science shows that there are several dietary deficiencies that can contribute to graying hair.

Vitamin D is one of them.

This damage then stunts the pigment-producing cells, leading to less melanin being produced.

This can be done by wearingscalp sunscreenorprotective sun hats.

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