I've noticed recently that some of my hand and chest hair are turning grey or white all of a sudden, and I'm really confused about why this is happening. I'm wondering if there's any way to stop or reverse it. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned about any underlying health issues?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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No need to worry that could be premature greying of hair its reversible,consume balanced dite and maintain healthy life style,visit dermatologist for appropriate management.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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