Abstract:Background: Premature canities, also known as premature graying of hair, is the graying of hair before 20 years old in Caucasians, before 25 years old in Asians, and before 30 years old in African–Americans. The risk factors for premature canities are multifactorial. The role of micronutrient deficiency has long been suggested to be involved in the etiopathogenesis of premature canities. The management of premature canities remains limited and far from satisfactory; hence, knowing what vitamins and minerals ca… Show more
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