KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – In Kunduz, a number of women have expressed concerns about their hair turning gray prematurely.
They attribute this issue to factors such as genetics, medication use, anxiety and psychological stress.
Samira, a 25-year-old resident of Kunduz, says that her hair has turned gray prematurely due to psychological stress. “I experience a lot of pressure in my life; my hair has turned gray rapidly. This situation worries me, and I feel that I need to make changes in my life to improve my hair condition,” she says.
Additionally, Lida, 20, another resident of Kunduz reports that hers and her mother’s and older brother’s hair have also turned gray prematurely. “I recently noticed that my hair is starting to turn gray before its time, which causes me stress and anxiety as I feel I am aging too quickly,” she shared.
Another Kunduz resident Amena mentions that she inherited premature graying from her father and noticed her hair turning gray at the age of nine. “My father had the same experience in his childhood. I researched and found that if it is hereditary, treatment is ineffective,” she explained.
Some women believe that the medication they use for mental health has caused their hair to gray prematurely.
“After I started taking medication for my nerves, I noticed a few gray hairs, which made me anxious and feel like I was aging prematurely,” said Parasto, a 20-year-old woman from Kunduz.
Doctors in the region have identified psychological stress, genetics, and vitamin deficiencies as primary causes of premature graying of hair.
Aref Momand, a dermatologist at Kunduz Regional Hospital, states, “Premature graying can be caused by various factors such as emotional stress, psychological disorders, genetic factors, and deficiencies in vitamins and nutrients. To manage and prevent this problem, the underlying causes must be identified.”
Maryam, a psychologist, also emphasizes the impact of stress, anxiety, and mental health issues on physical and mental well-being. “Many women in Kunduz face psychological, economic, and familial pressures that significantly affect their mental health, potentially leading to premature graying of hair,” she says.
Unhealthy diets, poor sleep quality, pollution, use of low-quality cosmetic and hygiene products, psychological stress, and heredity are all cited as contributing factors to premature graying among women in Kunduz.
