I am just 12 years old and I have a lot of white hair on my head. It is very embarrassing for me to go to school as everyone can see my white hairs. I do not know why this is happening to me at this age. How can I fix my hair. Please help.

Dr. Shubhangi KumbharHomeopath7yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate User, Graying or whitening of hair is the absence of melanin pigment in hair. Genetics, heredity, air pollution, excessive Stress, applying too much chemical to the hair are the main reasons behind white hair. Here are few tips will help you to get rid from graying of hair - * Curry leaves can help to get back the original hair color again. The mixture of curry leaves and coconut oil, apply 30-45 minutes before washing. * Increase intake of vitamin B12 - your hair could be turning white due to a deficiency of vitamin B12. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B12 are fish, meat, lamb, milk and milk products, cheese and eggs are good sources. * If you are having habit of smoking - quit smoking. * Eat food that rich in antioxidants - berries, grapes, green leafy vegetables and green tea are good sources of antioxidants. Take care.  

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