I'm really worried because I applied honey to my scalp and hair recently, and now my mom is saying that it could be the reason my hair is turning white. I'm wondering if it's true that honey can actually cause black hair to turn white?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Yes.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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