Thought I saw some before but didnt investigate thought it was just blonde sun-bleached bits but i've found and pulled out some hairs that were white as snow. Scary. Any help, advice or similar experiance would be 100% appreciated. Looked for answers on web but no joy yet. Serious answers only please cause i am genuinley worried. Thanks.
2006-09-25 08:23:19 · 15 answers · asked by the cols 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Its all down to the genes: someone in your family may well have had premature greying or white hair and IT IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
I have been a paramedic for 15 years and have seen children of 8 or 9 with a full head of perfectly healthy hair all white. you have no cause for concern.
If you want any more advice look for TRICHOLOGY in search engines and that should take you to the right website........eventually!!! I hope this helps
2006-09-25 08:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's quite young, but I don't think it's anything to worry about.
My hair started going grey what I was in my early teens. About 15 years later and I'm still no where near totally grey!
I think as hair colour is genetic that will have a big impact but I know of no medical problem with having grey hair. I think it makes younger people look ace actually!
My only advice would be to not worry about it – if your son picks up on it, the poor lad may develop a complex about it. Make him feel like it's something special that makes him, him!
2006-09-25 08:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by kpbunches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. My cousin has had them since he was about 5 and he's now 16. It's just grey hairs, that's all. He now colours his hair but only for the last few months, he lived with his grey patches quite happily but thought he'd colour it as a surprise for his prom.
It's not something you see all the time but its not anything to worry about however if you still are concerned just nip to the docs and have it confirmed.
2006-09-25 08:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should worry about it too much. My cousin had like a head full of grey hair when he was 19. If it worries you too much, you can probably take him to see a doctor. Hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-09-25 08:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by kitty_kats06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it only one or two, is your child feeling under stress, my son had a few grey hairs when he was about 9 ,(he had alot of trauma, with me and his father splitting up) i pulled them out, he is now 20 and has not got any signs of grey hair.
Don't let him see that you are worried as he will think he has got one hell of a problem and that alone will stress him out
2006-09-25 08:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure when we were kids(4 of us) my mum used to find the odd grey hair, and now all grown up in 40s and 30s, no grey hairs at all! dont worry im sure he will be fine, ask your dr if really concerned so he can put your mind at rest!
2006-09-25 08:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its not that weird,my little brother gets them to but wen the doctor saw him he said it was natural if he got a few gray hairs that it wasnt something to worry about.
2006-09-25 08:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nothing to worry about at all my son has black hair and now and then i will spot a white/grey one ... ... honest dont worry !!
2006-09-25 08:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wemt to school with a boy who started to get gray hairs when he was young and he had a full head of gray 17 and he is fine nothin to worrie about he still has his hair and its still gray and he likes it dont worrie if you and your child dont like it just dye it but dont worrie hope this helps
2006-09-25 08:28:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why they do, premature greying is genetic but my little boy is nine and has a few white ones - do you think it's stress?
2006-09-25 08:26:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋