White Hair Prevention: Early white hair has started appearing on the head? Note these 3 things told by the dermatologist today, hair graying will stop.

Lucknow. In today’s time, premature graying of hair has become one of the biggest concerns for the youth. Most people get nervous when they suddenly see the first or first few gray hairs on their head in the mirror. In this panic, people often either pluck the white hair from the roots or immediately start using expensive hair colors and dyes containing chemicals. According to skin and pediatric experts (dermatologists), both these methods are extremely dangerous and instead of the hair turning black, the rest of the hair also starts turning white rapidly. The doctor has told that by taking some right steps in the beginning and changing the habits, the process of graying of hair can be slowed down to a great extent.

Avoid the first mistake: never pluck or pluck gray hairs

According to dermatologists, never make the mistake of plucking the first white hair when you see it on the head. Although plucking hair does not cause other hairs to gray (this is a myth), doing so causes severe pressure on the hair follicles (roots) and can permanently damage them. Due to this, hair may stop growing again in that place or infection may occur there. If a hair is becoming too troublesome, cut it off near the root with small scissors.

Dermatologist’s advice: Stay away from chemical colors immediately

Avoid applying hair dyes or colors rich in ammonia and other harmful chemicals on your hair in the initial stages. These chemicals rapidly destroy the natural melanin (the pigment that keeps hair black) of the remaining black hair. Instead, use hair serums containing antioxidants, peptides and melatonin as recommended by dermatologists, which help maintain melanin levels by nourishing the hair roots.

Make these 3 big changes in lifestyle and diet

According to doctors, premature graying of hair is the result of internal imbalance and oxidative stress of the body, which can be prevented by these methods:

• Eliminate nutritional deficiency: Include foods rich in Vitamin B-12, Vitamin D, Iron, Zinc and Copper in your diet. For this, consumption of green leafy vegetables, nuts, soaked almonds and Amla is very beneficial.

• Controlling stress and smoking: Excessive mental stress and smoking increase free radicals in the body, which destroy melanin-producing cells. To reduce stress, take help of yoga and meditation.

• Right Hair Care Routine: Cover your hair with a scarf or cap while going out in the sun, because UV rays also bleach the hair. Always choose sulphate and paraben-free mild shampoo.