This is a question that resonates in the minds of many people concerned about losing the vibrant color of their hair. An existential question which this professional finally puts an end to in the columns of the Huff Post.
Seeing the shine and color of your hair disappear over the years is a fear for many people, both men and women. So much so that many popular beliefs have emerged around the theme of white hair, the most popular of which is undoubtedly the following: Do white hairs grow back more when pulled out? A question that has undoubtedly already crossed your mind, or failing that, that of a member of your entourage.
According to the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, part of Colorado State University, “by the age of 50, half of men and women will have at least 50% white hair”. The good news for those who worry about bleaching their hair, Dr. Hamdan Abdullah Hamed, a dermatologist, lifted the veil, this Monday, December 4, 2023, on this popular belief in the columns of our colleagues of HuffPost.
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Don’t pull out your white hair
“The gray color does not spread when you pull out your hair”, explains Dr Hamdan Absdullah Hamed in the columns of the magazine. A statement likely to people who have gotten into the habit of pulling out the slightest white hair they see on their head. But this behavior is not recommended by the dermatologist, who instead suggests avoiding it at all costs. “However, every time you pluck it, you also remove the follicle, which is why I suggest leaving the white hair as it is”warns the specialist.
It is therefore better to avoid this practice to preserve the good health of your scalp. For those who are most fearful of seeing white hair covering their scalp, the doctor recommends taking a look at those around them. Indeed, observing the hair of members of your family is a good indicator to have an idea of the speed of development of white hair.
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“If they had gray hair at a relatively young age, there’s a good chance it’s happening to you too“, declared Mr. Hamed. However, it is appropriate to add to these immutable factors, a multitude of elements likely to also influence this phenomenon. Still according to the words of the specialist shared in the columns of the HuffPostseveral deficiencies can be the cause of hair whitening, vitamins B12, D3 or even calcium.
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