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Poliosis

Poliosis refers to a condition that causes a white patch or white streaks of hair. White hair or patches are caused due to melanin deficiency in the hair follicles. Poliosis can occur at any age. It is possible for someone to have poliosis since birth. Poliosis is easy to identify as it appears as white or grey patches in any area of the body that has hair.

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I have two different colors of eyelashes and hair. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I was born with two different color eyelashes. On my left eye is black and on my right eye is blonde. Also, I have blonde hair streaks on my right side and half of my eyebrow is blonde. What could be causing that?  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition is called poliosis. This may be due to: 1. Wardenburg syndrome. 2. Tuberculosis. 3. Piebaldism, etc. 4. Thyroid problems. 5. Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease. Until examination and investigation are done, it is difficult to treat what is the cause. U...  Read Full »

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