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About the symptom
It describes the gray appearance of hair. Melanin is the pigment that gives hair its color and gray hair has reduced melanin.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Visual field defect
Photophobia
Possible causes
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
This disease occurs when the body's own immune system accidentally attacks a particular type of pigment cells called "melanocytes". The eyes are often affected, causing blurring of vision, flashing lights, or floaters. Other areas that can be affected include the inner ear, causing loss of hearing. The surface layer of the brain can also be affected, causing headaches and neck stiffness.
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Do you feel that you have more gray hair than others your age?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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