What causes gray hair in teenagers


A pigment in your hair follicles known as melanin determines the color of your hair.
One of the common traits associated with growing old is gray hair. As we age, the melanocytes that contribute the pigment, melanin, to our hair stop producing, causing hair to become more transparent, or "gray." In fact, without any melanin, hair would appear white. Although gray hair may be normal for an adult, it might not seem so typical for a child. However, you may also find that your tresses begin graying prematurely while you are still in your teens. Several factors can contribute to this process.

For some people, it starts early on, perhaps even before the teen years, whereas with other individuals, it happens later in life. Some people turn gray or white rapidly, while others do so more gradually. The loss of pigmentation can occur at different rates in different hair follicles.


Vitamin Deficiency

Diets that are deficient in vitamin B12 can lead to premature graying in teens. A lack of B12 results in a reduction of melanin production and can cause your hair to become gray or turns completely white.

Genetics

The main causing of gray hair at an early age is genetics. Though the specific genes that cause premature graying are unknown at this time, if your parents went gray at an early age, you are more likely to go gray when you are young. For most people, there are no harmful effects of genetic graying. Some may experience psychological effects because they fear getting older or less attractive due to the gray hair.


Illness

Graying hair in teens can also be the sign of a medical condition or illness.

Other causes of grey hair in teenagers include thyroid imbalances are common culprits. Smoking has also been linked to going gray at an earlier age. Gray hair is four times more likely in smokers than in the nonsmoking population. Most graying occurs slowly and naturally over time. In instances of severe trauma, it sometimes seems as if hair turn gray quickly; however, these cases are usually due to a disease called alopecia areata. It causes thicker, pigmented hair to fall out first, creating the illusion of rapid graying.

How I wish all girls will think twice like this before getting into marriage.

This is always the case.

Governor of AKS Chief (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio Makes Another break through in the court today.

I don't really see the need for this, If PDP don't work in Lagos state then we should not try to persuade people into liking the party. The main question should be who is fit to rule? not considering the party or any other political affiliation.

Even If na 200M People dey for this country where go pay. but I hope there are more tables left because I'll be there.

Coconut water Detoxify and fight virus

Flu and herpes are some of the sicknesses caused by different kinds of viruses that attack the body. Coconut water has anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that can help you steer clear from these diseases and more!

Coconut water can help you loose fat

For weight conscious people, this one is one of the most important health benefits of coconut water. Because it is very low in fat, you can drink as much as you can without worrying about ingesting a lot of fattening agents, such as milk and the like. It can also help you feel full thus, decreasing your cravings for excessive foods.

Coconut water prevent diabetes

As mentioned before, it is also very low in sugar so you’re actually preventing the onset of diabetes if you drink it.

Body Temperature
Coconut water helps to keep the body cool and at a proper temperature.

Coconut water aid digestion

It has more hydrating properties than the average tap water so drinking it can certainly help your digestion well. Thus, you’ll be able to absorb food nutrients better and have easier bowel time when you drink it.

Coconut water energizes your cells and boost your metabolism

It contains less sodium and more potassium than the average energy or sports drink that’s why it is a highly recommendable substitute for these expensive and artificial products. You’ll instantly feel rejuvenated and refreshed after you’ve had a fill of this “miracle water.”

Immune System
Coconut water helps to boost your immune system.

Nigeria is too great for a particular group of people to try threatening it with some words and actions. Its very impossible for this country to be Islamize. In fact God himself won't let this happen.

The garden egg, also known as eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1). It is also a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.

The benefits of eating garden eggs however extend far beyond ensuring that one’s desire for a good breakfast is satisfied.

Low in calories and high in fibe, the eggplant is good for carbohydrate counters and dieters can actually snack on garden eggs in-between meals.

Chewing thoroughly while eating, can enable you get significant benefits, including absorption of calcium, from calcium-rich foods plant foods that also contain oxalic acid. So, eating garden eggs does not stop you from meeting your calcium requirements.

Experts are encouraging people that wants to loss weight to eat more of its fresh form too.

Consuming high amounts of garden eggs have been found to be beneficial for people with glaucoma because it lowers the eye pressure.

Eggplant contains measurable amounts of oxalates which are naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems.

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Concerned about the possibility of dangers in applying engine oil to hair scarp, a skin expert, Dr Bola Ogunbiyi, cautioned hairstylists in the country to desist from the act.

Dr Ogunbiyi, a consultant dermatologist, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, stated that engine oil, when applied to the skin, was absorbed into the body and overtime might take its toll on health.

According to her, “the fact that engine oil works for what the stylist desires it for does not mean that it is side-effect free. There is still the need for studies to find out what might be contra dictated in it when applied to the hair.”

Dr Ogunbiyi declared that “a lot of people use engine oil for virtually everything from eczema, wounds to hair care. Engine oil is popular because it is available and cheap. But people keep forgetting that it is absorbed into the body when applied to the skin just as a bleaching cream.”

She declared: “It might be the same like bleaching creams in which its negative effects on health is gradual. When using bleaching creams, bits are gradually absorbed into the body system and over time, it takes its toll on the body, including the kidney.”

Dr Ogunbiyi reiterated the need for the general public to be wary of applying just anything on their skin, stating that the fact that a remedy works for a particular need does not mean that it has no side effects.

A New Jersey woman pleaded not guilty yesterday to causing a man’s death with an injection of silicone he hoped would enlarge his penis.
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The number one point really fascinates me.even if the Hairdresser tell our young girls that the won't listen

hmmm, looks matter well well oh, no be the girl character alone

Dead is an inevitable destination for all mortals but when it comes in times like this it leaves us with nothing other than tears.

Those who jumped into the system or pull another woman out of her own matrimonial home are those that will regret. men who marry a women just b/cos of her beauty will regret b/cos when the beauty fades the is nothing to live for

If men could have the mind to do this, then personally I no longer see them as humans rather something using them to fulfill their evil intentions on earth. However this are till some of the signs of end time.

Its really sad, I hope no patience got burnt in this inferno

All this dilapidated facilities falls into different sectors which is headed by different ministers. The should work with the F.C.T minister and ensure that little things of this nature are rehabilitated if not by the time the we wait for the whole infrastructure to be pull down then the world will come and watch us dancing.

Please Nairalanders Help me tell this man to go have some rest. He can't offer Nigerians anything.

Poli..............ce when will Nigeria be free from all this.

This is great because malaria will kill people finish for nija

This is why most of our Nigerian women should learn their lesson, because most of them will be complaining my husband didn't want to eat my food when he return forgetting that the fail to welcome the man well when a return from the days work.