Premature Greying of Hair (Premature Canities): A Concern for Parent and Child

Reversal of premature hair greying in adult coeliac disease.

(1) The patient, a man, had had dark brown hair until the age of 25. Discoloration progressed until at the age of 30 the scalp hair was snow white. Other body hair was unaffected and he remained in good health. At the age of 53 he was admitted to hospital after an accident and was found to be anaemic. The results of investigations, including jejunal biopsy, were consistent with adult coeliac di...

Serum Iron, Ferritin and Calcium Levels in Premature Canities

Background: Premature canities is defined as a minimum of five gray hairs present in a person less than 20 years of age. Etiologically, it is genetically mediated or may be associated with autoimmune syndromes. Few studies have found an association of decreased levels of trace elements with early canities, however the scientific evidence for the same is lacking. Aims and objectives: of this stu...

Premature ovarian failure: a growing concern.

Promoting Developmental Outcomes of Premature Infants by the Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment (COPE)

Objective: Premature neonates are at greater risk for developmental problems such as cerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing problems, and problems seeing. The challenge encountering healthcare professionals who support preterm neonates and their parents is not only a matter of ensuring neonates survival, but to optimize infant development. Interventions to reduce adverse health outcomes...

Smokers’ hair: Does smoking cause premature hair graying?

AIMS To determine if there is a significant association between premature hair graying and cigarette smoking. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a nonclinical setting on 207 participants on August 24 until 25, 2010. Participants were classified into two groups [premature hair graying (PHG) and normal hair graying]. PHG was defined as the first appeara...