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Sir i am 27 year old .my beard have started turning grey. Some are white too. What to do??
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Sir i am 27 year old .my beard have started turning grey. Some are white too. What to do?? - #9299

gaurav Singh

My head hairs are half white since years but in recent 20 months i was is very stress. My father had ckd due to which i was such stressed about finances and hi health conditions .non stability. Since the my beard started turning grey the white. I am planing marriage next year please giude me

Age: 27
Chronic illnesses: No
Beard
100 INR (~1.18 USD)
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Dear Gaurav, I understand your concern, especially with your upcoming marriage. Premature greying of the beard can be due to genetics, stress, nutritional deficiencies, or lifestyle factors. Since you’ve had significant stress in the past 20 months, it could have contributed to this change. What You Can Do: 1. Manage Stress – Practice meditation, deep breathing, or exercise to reduce stress-related hair greying. 2. Nutritional Support – Ensure adequate intake of Vitamin B12, Biotin, Copper, and Iron through diet or supplements. 3. Hair Care & Oils – • Use amla (Indian gooseberry) oil or onion juice to nourish hair. • Avoid harsh shampoos and chemicals. 4. Medical Treatments (If Needed) – • If deficiency-related, your doctor may suggest Vitamin B12 or Folic Acid supplements. • Some dermatologists prescribe melanin-boosting treatments. Since white hair cannot be reversed, you can consider natural or mild beard dyes if it affects your confidence. If greying is rapidly progressing, consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
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Premature greying, especially in the beard after already having white hair on the head, is often linked to genetics, stress, and nutritional deficiencies. The intense stress you've been through—especially related to your father's CKD and financial strain—can definitely accelerate greying. Stress triggers oxidative damage and hormonal imbalances that affect melanin production, the pigment responsible for hair color. Since you’re planning your marriage next year, it’s understandable to want to feel your best and regain confidence. While fully reversing white hair isn't always possible once melanin is lost, you can slow down or possibly restore some pigment with the right steps. Focus on stress reduction (yoga, deep breathing, or even journaling), improve your sleep, and eat foods rich in antioxidants like berries, leafy greens, and nuts. Supplements such as B12, biotin, folic acid, zinc, and copper can help, especially if you're deficient. Natural remedies like curry leaves with coconut oil or bhringraj oil may also support hair health. If you're open to cosmetic fixes, beard and hair touch-up dyes or natural darkening oils can help in the short term. You're taking the right steps at the right time—there's definitely hope to feel and look better before your big day.

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