White beard and unhealthy hair. Hair!

Premature greying of hair… also known as premature canities is increasingly common in general population since recent times. The cause could be multi-factorial and needs to be assessed. It could be genetic, environmental, stress-related, secondary to smoking, certain medications or some nutritional deficiencies. All these factors lead to underproduction of melanin that leads to grey or white hair. Practically, turning the grey here into black again is very difficult with medical treatment. However, with proper treatment you can avoid the progression of the problem and prevent further greying. After puberty which is around the age of 13-14, under the influence of testosterone in the body, beard gradually started developing . For the growth to become thick it takes a few years maybe by the end of a adolescence . The density and the pattern of beard has a genetic component and it would vary from person to person. If you do not develop a proper beard by the age of 20 then you might need further evaluation. Also examination needs to be done to check for the presence of chest hair axillary hair and pubic hair. Some tests are advisable and a proper history evaluation to make sure it is not a hormonal problem. If the cause is not hormonal then hair transplant can be done for your problem. I have done several cases of hair transplant for beard and moustache and patients are very happy with the new look. Get an online consult privately with pictures or meet a dermatologist directly for a proper evaluation of the condition. Hope this was helpful.