Graying Medicinal

Medical graying is a type of premature graying of hair caused by taking certain medications.

Causes

The causes of drug-induced graying include:

1. Taking cytostatics in the treatment of cancer. These drugs inhibit cell division, including in hair follicles.

2. Long-term use of antidepressants. They affect metabolism and hormonal levels.

3. Taking hormonal medications (contraceptives, hormonal therapy). Changes in hormonal balance provoke hair pigmentation disorders.

4. Anticonvulsants. They reduce the flow of melanin into hair follicles.

5. Taking antibiotics that can interfere with melanin synthesis.

6. NSAIDs for long-term use.

Symptoms

1. The appearance of gray hair on the head, eyebrows, eyelashes.

2. Hair loss.

3. Thinning and weakening of hair.

4. Changes in hair structure.

Treatment

Stop taking the drug that caused the side effect, or replace it with a similar one that does not affect pigmentation.

To strengthen and restore hair, vitamins, microelements, and growth stimulants are prescribed. They use masks, creams, and shampoos against hair loss.

They carry out procedures to restore hair pigmentation (mesotherapy, laser procedures).

Thus, drug-induced graying is a reversible process. After discontinuation of the drug and restoration treatment, as a rule, the hair regains its color.