HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMATURE GREY HAIR

Grey hair is partly due to an inherited trait and to aging. If parents suffer from premature grey hair, getting grey hair in early 20’s or 30’s, then chances will grey sooner than later. Regardless of inherited genes, most people will start to show signs of greying as they get older. Chances of going grey increases 10-20% every decade after 30’s. With increasing age melanocyte activity slows down and eventually stops so that melanin, pigment that gives colour to hair, is no longer produced. New hair grows without color and is transparent hair gives the appearance of grey hair against healthier darker hair. In some cases, grey hair may be caused by a deficiency of B12 or a thyroid imbalance.

HOMOEOPATHY MEDICINES

Homoeopathy today is a growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When Premature grey hair is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

Hair falls out from temples and vertex. Premature greying of hair. Hair falls off after abdominal affections. Whiteness of hair is seen in spots.  Hair falling in nursing mother. After parturition, with burning scalding, itching of the scalp. Hair falls out on getting warm from exercise during the day. Dandruff. Flatulent abdomen. Patient prefers hot food and drinks. Craving for sweet. Adapted to timid persons with loss of self- confidence.

NATRUM MURIATICUM

Grey hair, and hair loss, especially in anemic and weak women. Severe headache. Natrum mur patients are depressed and introvert. Consolation aggravates her complaints. Cannot cry in front of others. Wants to be alone to cry. They are highly emotional. Desire for salt and salty meat.

PHOSPHORIC ACID

Phosphoric acid prevents premature greying of hair and restore the color of the hair. Greying of hair and hair loss after grief or loss of fluids. Hair thins out, falls out. Mentally the person is dull and listless. Apathetic. Indifferent to everything. Aversion to talking. Home sickness, with inclination to weep. Hopelessness. Severe weakness and debility, both mentally and physically.

PHOSPHORUS

Grey hair, and hair loss. Hair falls out in large bunches in spots. Dandruff with severe itching of scalp. Premature greying of hair. Craves cold, cold drinks, chocolate, and candies. Adapted to tall, slender persons of sanguine temperament, fair skin, blonde or red hair, quick, lively perceptions and sensitive nature.

THYROIDINUM

Grey hair and hair loss due to hormonal imbalance, especially thyroid hormones. Thyroidinum stops greying and falling of hair.

VINCA MINOR

Hair falls out in single spots and white hair grows there. Spots on head oozing moisture, the hair matted together. Bald spots covered with short wholly hair. Itching of the scalp. Irresistible desire to scratch.

WIESBADEN

Hair falls and grows rapidly. Hard, brittle, and lusterless hair.