{"id":25198,"date":"2024-11-27T11:46:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T08:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/?p=25198"},"modified":"2024-11-28T17:04:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:04:36","slug":"why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/","title":{"rendered":"Sa\u00e7lar Neden Gri veya Beyaz Olur?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, gray or white hair is considered a sign of aging. As we age, our hair starts to lighten in color, eventually turning completely white. This change is so synonymous with aging that many people disguise their hair color change with various dyes and hairstyles. Let&#8217;s delve deeper into the causes and process of hair whitening and why it happens earlier for some than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >\u0130\u00e7indekiler<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\u0130\u00e7indekiler Tablosunu A\u00e7\/Kapat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">A\u00e7ma\/Kapama<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#What_Is_Hair_GrayingWhitening\" title=\"What Is Hair Graying\/Whitening?\">What Is Hair Graying\/Whitening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#What_Are_The_Causes_of_GrayWhite_Hair\" title=\"What Are The Causes of Gray\/White Hair?\">What Are The Causes of Gray\/White Hair?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Genetics\" title=\"Genetics\">Genetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#The_Amount_of_Stress\" title=\"The Amount of Stress\">The Amount of Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Autoimmune_And_Other_Diseases\" title=\"Autoimmune And Other Diseases\">Autoimmune And Other Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Vitamin_Deficiencies\" title=\"Vitamin Deficiencies\">Vitamin Deficiencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Cigarette_Smoking\" title=\"Cigarette Smoking\">Cigarette Smoking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Sun_Damage\" title=\"Sun Damage\">Sun Damage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Are_Gray_and_White_Hair_the_Same\" title=\"Are Gray and White Hair the Same?\">Are Gray and White Hair the Same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Is_There_a_Permanent_Solution_For_Gray_or_White_Hair\" title=\"Is There a Permanent Solution For Gray or White Hair?\">Is There a Permanent Solution For Gray or White Hair?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/blog\/why-does-hair-turn-gray-or-white\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular (SSS)\">S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular (SSS)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Hair_GrayingWhitening\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Hair Graying\/Whitening?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gradual loss of melanin pigment in the hair follicle is known as graying or whitening of hair. There are several technical terms to refer to this phenomenon, such as achromotrichia or canities. The gray or white color is not due to a pigment, rather it happens due to loss of melanin and depigmentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, there is a 10% &#8211; 20% decrease in melanin production (a pigment that gives hair its color) by age 30.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Causes_of_GrayWhite_Hair\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are The Causes of Gray\/White Hair?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common cause of normal graying of hair is the natural aging process. However, many people suffer from this phenomenon early on in their life. Multiple factors influence this gradual color change or loss of pigment in hair. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genetics\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics is a predominant factor in the appearance of early gray or white hair. If a person&#8217;s first-degree relatives (parents, grandparents) have a history of early graying of hair, they will likely develop the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Amount_of_Stress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Amount of Stress<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive stress adversely affects many organ systems in the body. The hair is not spared from this negative impact. Chronic and unrelenting stress alters the body\u2019s chemistry in ways that lead to sleep issues, skin changes, digestive problems, along with early appearance of gray\/white hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autoimmune_And_Other_Diseases\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoimmune And Other Diseases<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systemic\/chronic diseases impact the overall health status of the body. This is particularly true for autoimmune diseases, where the body\u2019s immune response mistakes its own cells as foreign and attacks them. Some autoimmune diseases specifically target the hair follicle itself like vitiligo or alopecia while others impact the overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from these, hormonal issues like thyroid disease affect melanin production and hair color. Malnutrition, albinism, and diabetes (Type 2) all impact hair pigmentation and melanin production to varying extents leading to gray and white hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_Deficiencies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin Deficiencies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin deficiencies impact melanin production and concentration. A deficiency of\u00a0 B12 (for example) impacts the health, longevity, and pigmentation of the hair. Diseases like pernicious anemia that hinder the absorption of vitamin B12 by the body, trigger early graying or whitening of hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cigarette_Smoking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigarette Smoking<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people associate cigarettes with respiratory, skin, or heart problems but studies suggest that chronic smokers have early-onset whitening of hair follicles too. This occurs due to the negative impact of smoking on blood vessels and the damage due to the toxins in tobacco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_Damage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun Damage<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who spend too much time in the sun without protecting their hair suffer from the early onset of graying or whitening of hair. This happens due to photochemical damage to hair structure and loss of pigment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Gray_and_White_Hair_the_Same\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Gray and White Hair the Same?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a difference between the terms gray hair and white hair. Gray hair means the combination of various hues of gray and white hair. Most hair at this stage has some melanin pigment left in them. However, white hair lacks melanin pigment. This absolute lack of pigment manifests in a consistently white and uniform hair shade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural process that leads to graying of hair begins with a gradual decrease in melanin production. Low melanin levels in the hair follicle dilute the overall hair color and result in a mix of various shades of gray. As the aging progresses the melanin production keeps on decreasing until a point of complete depigmentation is reached and the hair follicle fully turns white.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Permanent_Solution_For_Gray_or_White_Hair\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is There a Permanent Solution For Gray or White Hair?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no permanent solution for naturally gray or white hair. While various hair dyes can temporarily restore color, they are not long-lasting or permanent. However, if you&#8217;re looking to reverse premature graying, the best approach is to treat the cause behind it. If the damage to the follicle and pigment is not permanent, there is a chance that the effect may be reversed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular (SSS)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the age at which the hair begins to turn gray?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, people start noticing gray hair from age 30 and onwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Is graying of hair related to stress?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there is a strong relation between the graying of hair and high stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Does hair fall and graying\/whitening of hair occur simultaneously?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging affects the structure of the hair follicles as well as pigment production. This leads to thinning hair and decreasing hair growth.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genellikle gri veya beyaz sa\u00e7, ya\u015flanman\u0131n bir i\u015fareti olarak kabul edilir. Ya\u015fland\u0131k\u00e7a sa\u00e7lar\u0131m\u0131z rengi a\u00e7\u0131lmaya ba\u015flar ve sonunda tamamen beyazla\u015f\u0131r. Bu de\u011fi\u015fim ya\u015flanmayla o kadar \u00f6zde\u015fle\u015fmi\u015ftir ki, bir\u00e7ok insan sa\u00e7 rengindeki de\u011fi\u015fimi \u00e7e\u015fitli boyalar ve sa\u00e7 stilleriyle gizler. Gelin, sa\u00e7 rengindeki de\u011fi\u015fimin nedenlerini ve s\u00fcrecini daha yak\u0131ndan inceleyelim [\u2026]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25198"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25198"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25200,"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25198\/revisions\/25200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}