Is Grey Hair Protecting You from Skin Cancer? Scientists Explain
Published on: Nov. 8, 2025, 3:49 p.m. | Source: Times Now
A recent study suggests that greying hair might be the body’s natural response to oxidative stress, potentially preventing damaged pigment stem cells from turning harmful. However, experts caution that the research, based on mice, doesn’t prove that grey hair protects against skin cancer—especially for Indians, who already have higher natural UV protection due to melanin. Dermatologists emphasize that regular cancer screenings and early detection, not greying hair, remain the real defence against cancer. , Health, Times Now
