Some children in their adolescence suddenly develop "premature graying", is it caused by life stress? Below, let's understand the reasons for "premature graying" in young adults with the help of the editor.
[Reasons for "Premature Graying" in Young Adults]
Young adults, and even teenagers, develop premature graying. There are many causes of acquired premature graying: malnutrition, such as lack of protein, vitamins, etc., as well as anxiety and stress can cause hair to turn gray. In addition, thyroid dysfunction can also lead to gray hair.
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, hair is the excess of blood and is also related to the kidneys. Therefore, it is said that the kidneys are responsible for the hair. When the kidneys are not in harmony (insomnia, neurasthenia), or when there is insufficient congenital endowment, excessive thinking and mental strain deplete the essence and blood, or when there is fear and fright that harm the kidney essence, the hair will turn gray.
The kidneys are the foundation of everything, and the vitality of the kidneys will be reflected externally.
All the blemishes and signs of aging on the face can be eliminated through strong kidneys.
Normally, after the age of 40, people will have gray hair, because as they age, the essence and energy of the kidneys gradually decline, and the liver's blood supply is insufficient to nourish the hair, resulting in gray hair. This is a natural phenomenon and does not require treatment.
However, if the hair suddenly turns gray within a short period of time, it is often caused by internal energy imbalance. In such cases, treatment aimed at the cause can often restore the hair to its original color.
[Possible Hidden Health Problems Indicated by Gray Hair Locations]
Gray hair in different locations and with different appearances sometimes indicates different health problems, which should be treated differently.
1. Gray hair on the temples: Excessive liver fire
The temples correspond to the liver and gallbladder.
People with excessive liver and gallbladder fire have a quick temper, prone to anger, and often have symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter taste, dry tongue, and sore eyes.
2. Gray hair on the forehead: Spleen and stomach imbalance
The forehead corresponds to the spleen and stomach.
People with poor spleen and stomach function often experience bloating, abdominal pain, acid reflux, a bland taste in the mouth, cool extremities. Some people also have bad breath, excessive appetite, edema in the limbs, aversion to cold and preference for warmth, frequent or obstructed urination, and women have thin and excessive vaginal discharge.
3. Gray hair on the back of the head: Insufficient kidney energy
The back of the head corresponds to the bladder meridian.
Patients with weak bladder meridian often have symptoms such as frequent urination, nocturnal enuresis or urinary incontinence, and difficulty urinating.
