The possibilities of correction of premature greying of hair and involutive hair changes

Abstract

The review highlights the available published data on the etiopathogenesis of early graying, hair involution and restoration methods. Early graying of hair is defined as settlement before the age of 20 in Caucasians, before the age of 25 in Asians and before the age of 30 in Africans. In etiopathogenesis, an imbalance between oxidative stress and the antioxidant system is considered as the leading mechanism, a significant role is played by genetic predisposition, hormonal disorders of the thyroid gland, acute stress; the causes may also be deficiency of vitamin B12, copper, iron. Currently, the active molecule palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 is used to prevent pigment loss and restore it. The endocannabinoid system in the hair follicle is also considered as a target for stimulation during the restoration of hair growth.