Stress may be figuratively causing you to "rip your hair out," but should you literally do it if you have gray hair? One board-certified dermatologist constantly fields questions about mane color, ...

To pluck or not to pluck: How wise is it to pull those gray hairs? 02:10 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For some, it is a nuisance, for others, it is a sensitive subject.

In short, it's your genes that dictate this process, not the act of plucking a single grey hair. So, whether you pluck or not, the onset of grey hair is primarily determined by your genetic blueprint.

"Going gray" is something few men try to prevent and some are even proud of. For women, it's often a different story. While only 31% of men pluck their gray hairs when they first start appearing ...

"If you pluck a hair occasionally, it may regrow, but repeated plucking can traumatize the follicle, leading to permanent damage," Dr. Kazlouskaya reveals. Related: I’m a Dermatologist—This Is ...