I am a 27 year old male, body weight 80 kg with height 5.7. I have been suffering from hair whitening from last few years. It started with head. First there was one, then a few and now almost 30 to 40 % of hair is white. It did not stop here, my beard hair has also been the same and around half are white now. Few days back I was shocked that my a few chest hairs, nose hair and even pubic hair has turned white. I do not know what is this or why is this happening. Someone could tell me what is this. Feel free to use medical terms as I too belong to medical professional and let me understand the reason and treatment both natural and medicinal if any. Medical history include: Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2010 and taken homeopathic treatment till 2014 and is cured completely now. But scalp hair whitening started way before that may be since 2005.

Dr. Garima SharmaGeneral Physician8yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user, Dealing with complain of PMG, needs a clear understanding between doctor and patient, so on examination a rough evaluation is done about what is the percentage of greying in different anatomical areas of the scalp. Whether body hair are involved or not? Depending upon genetic susceptibility, age of the patient, nutritional status of the patient a clear objective is set. A specific amino acid needed in hair pigment synthesis is given as internal supplement for 1 year along with Vit. B complex. If needed iron supplements are also prescribed. Regular examination confirms the successful arrest. In young adolescents at times even colour changes are seen. The benefit of the treatment is observed even after the treatment. Deterrent factors are explained to the patient so that caution can be maintained to prevent relapse. Please visit a hair transplant specialist, or a trichologists in your area. Hope this helps. Good Luck.  

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