Why do young people have white hair?

"Premature graying of hair" refers to the situation where some young people have white hair, but why do young people have white hair? This needs to be viewed from different aspects. Some cases of premature graying of hair are due to genetics, that is, the parents also had premature graying of hair and it was inherited. This situation is difficult to treat and can only be improved through some hair dyeing methods. Some premature graying of hair is related to one’s diet and daily life, such as excessive stress, unhealthy diet and so on.

According to statistics, the number of people with gray hair has increased by about 30% compared with previous years. A head full of white hair not only makes young people look old, but also looks unsightly, so many people are troubled by white hair and even develop negative psychological problems such as inferiority complex. So why do young people nowadays tend to have gray hair?

1. Genetics

Someone said: "My mother's hair started growing when she was young, and it started to grow rapidly after she turned 30. My situation is similar to my mother's, and it also started to grow rapidly at the age of 30. When I think of what my mother looks like now, it is like seeing myself in a few decades." Gray hair is hereditary, just like some people are born with a tendency to lose their hair in a "Mediterranean" pattern. People who grow gray hair early often have a family history of the disease, which is an autosomal dominant trait. If your family members developed gray hair at a young age, there is a high chance that you will also develop gray hair at an early age.

2. Mental stress

Modern society emphasizes speed, and people are under great pressure at work and in life, which can easily lead to mental tension, depression and depression. Over time, they will lack qi and blood, leading to gray hair. More than two months after being elected as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying had noticeably more white hair and looked much older. Reporters even jokingly asked him how he would take care of his hair in the future. Health is the foundation of everything. We should learn to reduce stress for ourselves, think positively and face life optimistically. Exercise more after work, such as walking 10,000 steps a day, or do something that makes you happy.

3. Excessive nickel content

The main component of hair is keratin. Relevant research has shown that hair color is related to the different metal elements contained in the hair. When the nickel content increases, it turns grayish white.

4. Liver and kidney deficiency

"Hair is the residue of blood" and "Kidneys govern bones, and their beauty is in hair." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that gray hair is mainly caused by liver and kidney deficiency, and loss of Qi and blood. It advocates eating more blood-nourishing and kidney-tonifying foods to darken and nourish hair, such as black sesame, black beans, walnuts, black fungus, and shiitake mushrooms. At the same time, it should be noted that any dietary adjustment takes a certain amount of time, so don't be impatient and give up halfway.