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Sección. Practical Dermatology
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Hair graying update and review
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K. Montserrat Ramirez-Gomez1, A. Imbernon-Moya2,3,
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dradrianimbernon@gmail.com

Corresponding author:
, M.F. Villegas-Calzada4, S. Vano-Galvan3,5, D. Saceda-Corralo3,5
1 Dermatología, Mexico City, Mexico
2 Servicio de Dermatología. Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa, Madrid, Spain
3 Hair Disorders Unit, Grupo de Dermatología Pedro Jaén, Madrid, Spain
4 Dermatología. Centro Dermatológico Pascua, Mexico
5 Servicio de Dermatología. Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Alcalá, IRYCIS, Madrid, Spain
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Abstract

Graying is a natural process, characterized by the loss of pigment in the hair, and is considered a sign of aging in society; its onset and progression is closely correlated with age and occurs to varying degrees in all individuals, regardless of gender or race. However, premature graying has a psychological and social impact, affecting patients' self-esteem. The exact etiopathogenesis is still unknown, and it has been associated with multiple factors such as: oxidative stress, ultraviolet radiation, genetic factors, and lifestyle factors such as smoking, nutritional and emotional factors. All of this causes a decrease in the production of melanin by the melanocytes of the hair bulb. Despite the extensive molecular research being carried out to understand the pathogenesis of graying, there is a shortage of effective, evidence-based treatment options. Today, graying has become a cultural phenomenon, where many people opt for cosmetic treatments to cover gray hair.

Keywords:
gray hair
premature graying
oxidative stress
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