Help make Alexa smarter on Alexa Answers. Sign in with Amazon

Sign in with Amazon

Science

Why does human hair turn white?

Because of age and genetics, in that genes regulate the exhaustion of the pigmentary potential of each individual hair follicle. This occurs at different rates in different hair follicles.

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1600132781322) }}

LIVE

Points

22

Rating

Similar Questions

Sign in to view all similar questions

Why does hair turn white?

Science • 1 Answer

Why does human hair turn gray?

Science • 1 Answer

Why does our hair turn white?

Science • 1 Answer

Why does your hair turn white?

Science • 1 Answer

Why does hair turn white when you get old?

Science • 1 Answer

Join Alexa Answers

Help make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world