Healthy Living And Wellness  Gray Hair  Kenneth Ang's image for:
"Gray Hair" Image by:   Is gray pubic hair a sign of possible
illness?  It's not exactly a topic one would hear being
discussed at parties but do a quick check in online forums and
medical sites and you'll be surprised at how many people are
concerned about their pubic hair graying.  The graying of hair,
regardless of where it is on your body, is normally not unusual.
It is part of the aging process. All hair turns gray when it
begins to lose pigments, more accurately, melanin, which gives
hair its natural color. Your hair loses its natural color and
turns gray when the production of melanin is stopped. Aging is
only one reason the production of melanin is stopped. It could
also be caused by your genes, stress, or external factors such
as effects of chemical use and pollution, to name a few.  So if
you are aging and your hair turns gray, then there is probably
nothing to be concerned about. It's the premature graying of
your hair that you should