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Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:33 am
by LICKING COUNTY FAN
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDFeb. 25, 2009 -- Scientists may have figured out why hair turns gray, and their finding may open the door to new anti-graying strategies.

New research shows that hair turns gray as a result of a chemical chain reaction that causes hair to bleach itself from the inside out.

The process starts when there is a dip in levels of an enzyme called catalase. That catalase shortfall means that the hydrogen peroxide that naturally occurs in hair can't be broken down. So hydrogen peroxide builds up in the hair, and because other enzymes that would repair


http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and- ... -goes-gray

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:28 am
by orange-n-brown 365
MEN

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:11 am
by LICKING COUNTY FAN
orange-n-brown 365 wrote:MEN
You forgot the WO in front of your answer.(lol)

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:47 am
by orange-n-brown 365
:lol: I knew you'd like my answer :lol:

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:50 am
by vids4ckcrash
Just like on a sinking ship!

Women ......... and children FIRST.

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:15 pm
by Bassmaster
Most of the people that I know that have prematurely grayed is due to the fact that they are constantly focusing on the negative, being stressed out, and worrying about the economy :!: :lol:

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:47 pm
by Space Cowboy
newarkcatholicfan wrote:By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDFeb. 25, 2009 -- Scientists may have figured out why hair turns gray, and their finding may open the door to new anti-graying strategies.

New research shows that hair turns gray as a result of a chemical chain reaction that causes hair to bleach itself from the inside out.

The process starts when there is a dip in levels of an enzyme called catalase. That catalase shortfall means that the hydrogen peroxide that naturally occurs in hair can't be broken down. So hydrogen peroxide builds up in the hair, and because other enzymes that would repair


http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and- ... -goes-gray

And all this time I thought it was the kids that did it to me. :aaaaa46

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:02 pm
by LICKING COUNTY FAN
Space Cowboy wrote:
newarkcatholicfan wrote:By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDFeb. 25, 2009 -- Scientists may have figured out why hair turns gray, and their finding may open the door to new anti-graying strategies.

New research shows that hair turns gray as a result of a chemical chain reaction that causes hair to bleach itself from the inside out.

The process starts when there is a dip in levels of an enzyme called catalase. That catalase shortfall means that the hydrogen peroxide that naturally occurs in hair can't be broken down. So hydrogen peroxide builds up in the hair, and because other enzymes that would repair


http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and- ... -goes-gray

And all this time I thought it was the kids that did it to me. :aaaaa46

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:19 am
by Tartanblue
and I just thought it was just because I worried I would see Ozzie's youngest when I see him. I just dont get how she can be so nice to some people and do a complete 360 on others..... :lol:

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:46 am
by Lancer_Fan
orange-n-brown 365 wrote:MEN



You hit the nail on the head with this answer...just add kids to it!

Re: Why Hair Goes Gray

Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:22 am
by sportsfanatic85
Men, Kids, & Stress @ Work!!