Author(s): Ziaur Rahman, Mohd Adil, Mohd Mudassir, Salahuddin and Ameer Khan

Abstract: The term "Premature greying of hair" (PGH) refers to the greying of hair that occurs in Caucasians before the age of 20, and in African Americans before the age of 30. It has the potential to significantly lower an individual's self-esteem. The exact etiopathogenesis is uncertain, but it has been linked to premature ageing problems, atopy, and autoimmune diseases. In the Unani System of Medicine, the exact cause of Shayb (PGH) is the disturbance in the function of Quwwat-e-Ghādhiya (Nutritive Power), Ḍu ‘f-e-Hazm (weak digestion) and Predominance of Khilt-e-Balgam etc. A male patient aged 27 years having complained of Premature greying of hair for 12 years, visited GOPD, RRIUM Mumbai. On taking detailed history there was no family history and systemic disorder. The diagnosis of moderate PGH was established based on the Hair whitening Score. Unani Formulation Jawarish Shahi with Kushta-e-Faulad and Itrifal Ustukhuddos were prescribed for ten weeks. The patients show significant improvement in the hair whitening score at the end of the study.

DOI: 10.22271/flora.2025.v13.i1a.967