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Researchers find cause of gray hair

March 04, 2009
An international team of scientists are reporting that they've identified the root cause of gray hair. Researchers performed experiments on hair and follicle cells and found that gray hair is caused by a build-up of hydrogen peroxide due to the wear and tear of hair follicles that comes with age. This hydrogen peroxide blocks the hair's natural pigment, resulting in gray hair. The scientists say their finding may lead to new treatments for the prevention of this condition. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Shampooing: Should I Do It Every Day?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Reader: I heard that I shouldn't wash my hair every day, but I feel gross if I don't. Is it true... Read more »

Health Guide

The Danger of Hair Waxing
America is fast becoming a hairless nation. To help achieve that goal, there are many methods to become free of unwanted hair. Once they reach puberty, American women start the ritual of removing... Read more »
October 29th: Beautiful Lengths
...Diane Lane cut her long locks for Pantene Beautiful Lengths, and you can too. Donating your healthy hair to create wigs for women who have lost their own hair to cancer treatments is sure to... Read more »
How to Choose a Wig, Hat or Other Post-Chemo Accessory
...was bald – compliments of chemotherapy for breast cancer. It was a tough time for me, losing the hair I really liked and adjusting to a changed appearance. It was not tough, however, to... Read more »
Is It Getting Breezy Upstairs?
...everyone wants to look like Mr. Clean, or date him. And despite the medical advances in dealing with hair loss and the rise of baldness as a fashion statement, it's still unsettling to look in the... Read more »
Chemo Incognito: Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Wig
...was bald – compliments of chemotherapy for breast cancer. It was a tough time for me, losing the hair I really liked and adjusting to a changed appearance. It was not tough, however, to... Read more »

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...notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth... Read more »

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...with plenty of water. Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Use carefully, and avoid... Read more »

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...with plenty of water. Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Use carefully, and avoid... Read more »

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