- Male
- 25 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm 25 and I've started noticing white hairs in my beard and on my chest. It's got me pretty worried. Could you suggest what might be causing this and what steps I should follow?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be premature greying of hair which is reversible,no need to worry consume balanced diet and maintain healthy life style.
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Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm looking for a permanent solution for skin whitening. I'm tired of using all these temporary fixes and would love to know if there's a lasting and effective method to get the result I'm looking for. Can you help guide me?
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See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
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