I'm 23 years old and my GF found 20some white hairs on my head just now.
2006-07-14 11:20:41 · 16 answers · asked by c 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I know it's not genetic. All four of my grandparents had salt and pepper into their 80s.
2006-07-14 11:38:18 · update #1
It can be genetic, stress, old age, etc.
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/16/98.cfm
2006-07-14 11:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Trixi Curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal aging process is in your DNA. Loss of pigment in the hair pollicle will cause the hair to turn white.
2006-07-14 18:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loss of pigmentation in the hair cells. it is usually genetic, but can also be brought on by stress
2006-07-14 18:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by John Mc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are under a lot of stress, if you worry a lot, are anxious, and depressed, that can cause you to have white hair early in life.
2006-07-14 18:22:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ahhh....Me Time 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetics and a lack of pigment.
2006-07-14 18:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divorce attorneys cause white hairs.
2006-07-14 18:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When two white rabbits do the wild thing.
BTW... How did you get 20 rabbits on your head?
2006-07-14 18:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by C P R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
melanin determines the color of our hair, once the melanin isn't being produced anymore, the color changes to white (or grey).
2006-07-14 18:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age, stress, disorder, etc.
2006-07-14 18:24:44 · answer #9 · answered by Akarui 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pigment loss
2006-07-15 16:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by qwq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋