Why is pubic hair white

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We know that after puberty, men and women will slowly grow pubic hair, which is the early manifestation of sexual maturity. Its normal color is black, but some friends' pubic hair will turn white, which many people don't understand. Next, I will tell you why the pubic hair is white.

Why is pubic hair white

Factor 1: the common causes of pubic hair whitening are nutrition, mental factors, systemic diseases and some albinism. The pathogenesis is related to the lack of melanin in the skin. If there is local inflammation, you can follow the doctor's advice to actively anti-inflammatory treatment, if there are local skin changes, you should pay attention to the possibility of vitiligo. In addition, pay attention to relax mind, light diet.

Factor 2: when people are in their 40s, the tyrosinase activity of hair follicle pigment cells gradually decreases, and the dry pigment of hair also gradually decreases, so the phenomenon of white hair appears. When white hair is observed under the electron microscope, few pigment cells can be seen in the hair papilla and hair stem. It is a physiological phenomenon that the hair of the aged people turns white slowly, so it is called "physiological white hair".

Factor 3: at the same time, less or white pubic hair is also related to the sensitivity of pubic hair follicles to hormones. If the female pubic hair development period, for some reason, the hormone level of adrenal cortex is low, or the pubic hair follicle is not sensitive to hormone, it will cause the pubic hair to be scarce or not long.

matters needing attention

Because everyone's pubic hair whitening situation is not the same, so timely prosecution, treatment is the key, if there is anything unclear, you can consult a doctor.