How is gray hair different from gray hair?
Gray hair is a condition of lack or reduction of melanin in the affected hair shaft or due to disordered albumin functions causing the hair to turn gray.
Some causes of gray hair are aging, genetics, stress and smoking which accelerate the aging process.
Metabolic diseases such as diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, or thyroid also disrupt the melanin pigment production process of hair fibers, causing gray hair.
In addition, a lack of vitamins B, A, E and essential minerals folic acid, biotin, zinc, iron... in the body also causes premature gray hair.
Ingrown hair, itchy hair is a condition of damaged and broken hair. Ingrown hair often causes an itchy feeling on the scalp, causing discomfort to the owner. The characteristic of itchy hair is damaged and broken hair, scattered on the head.
Usually, when hair is itchy, the color of the hair often turns silver or has some black and some white. When touched, it feels dry, stiff, frizzy and prone to breakage.
What causes the annoying condition of ingrown hair?
Many people think that plucking gray or gray hair will solve the itchy and uncomfortable feeling on the scalp, but on the contrary, it does not help the new hair grow darker or healthier. Hair color and quality depend on the underlying melanin pigments and genetic factors, not on plucking gray hairs.
Plucking gray hair and ingrown hairs does not relieve itching but also causes damage to the scalp and hair follicles. The habit of regularly plucking ingrown hairs can damage hair follicles, leading to folliculitis, scalp infections, or even weakening hair follicles, causing hair to grow back weaker, thinner, or not grow back at all.
It may feel more comfortable to pluck out gray hair, but gray hair or gray hair are not the direct cause of itchy scalp.
Methods to help improve gray hair and hair loss
Choose and use a shampoo that is suitable for your scalp condition. Especially in cases where you sweat a lot, the oil on your scalp can greatly affect your scalp.
Avoid using beauty products and strong chemicals that dye or bleach hair, which will damage hair follicles, causing hair to grow back thinner and more fragile.
Consult a dermatologist for timely treatment if the itchy scalp persists or becomes more severe.
Besides, you should increase your intake of foods rich in vitamin B, especially vitamin B12, which is abundant in fish, green vegetables, and whole grains, to help maintain the natural color of your hair.
Getting enough sleep, avoiding stress and exercising daily will help you limit the unpleasant and unsightly condition of gray hair and deep hair.
