2007-03-13 19:25:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
As far as I know, it's hereditary and probably your parents and/or your relatives were the same. It has something to do with your hair's ability to produce melanin at the roots of your hair. So when its production stops, the new hair sprouting from your head loses color- making it white.
It's normal as I know people who acquire white hair even though they're teenagers :)
There's more information on getting white hair here:
2007-03-13 19:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Isa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had friends with this problem in HS. I know it can be frustrating, and embarrassing.
The real reason the hair color changes has to do with the pigment in the hair follicle. I know one way to combat it is to thoroughly dry your hair. If you allow water into the follicle it can cause discoloration.
Some people think stress brings it on...but science hasn't really proven that.
2007-03-13 19:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people have a few white hairs, a lot, pure white spots or all white hair. It's in your genes, it's harmless
2007-03-13 19:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
should be genetic, i used to have friends in the teenage years with lots of them too, their family members have the same problem.
2007-03-13 20:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by firefly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some of my female classmates also have white hair. i think it's hereditary but im not sure..
2007-03-13 19:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by vrules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's genetics. Are you Irish?
2007-03-13 19:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by katgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be due to a nasal problem, or regular cold, get it checked, it could also be in your genes
2007-03-13 19:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by faiza_t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe genetic. or you are stressing too much.
2007-03-13 19:27:34 · answer #8 · answered by joan. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask mom n dad!!
2007-03-13 19:28:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋