Neuroendocrine System
Stress-induced graying is neuroendocrine-driven, distinguishing it from the oxidative-damage pathway of age-related graying. Acute psychological stress can trigger rapid hair graying through a distinct neuroendocrine mechanism. Under sever…
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Stress-induced graying is neuroendocrine-driven, distinguishing it from the oxidative-damage pathway of age-related graying. Acute psychological stress can trigger rapid hair graying through a distinct neuroendocrine mechanism. Under severe stress, the neuroendocrine system sends a signal to the hair follicle that drives premature differentiation of melanocyte stem cells.