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Why is there a patch of white hair on my eyebrow?
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The hair on my eyebrows used to be all black. However about six months ago three hairs on my eyebrow became white. It wasn't until the past month that a patch of hair on my right eyebrow became white.
It is only hair that has become white not my skin. There is also no hair loss in that area.
I have booked an appointment to see a dermatologist that specializes in hair, however the appointment is not until nearly the end of the year. -
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Prof Rodney Sinclair
Dermatologist
Professor Sinclair is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Melbourne and Director of Sinclair Dermatology. He is past-president of the Australasian Society for … View Profile
There are a number of possible explinations.
A white patch present at birth could be either poliosis or a feature of Wardenberg syndrome which is associated with hearing loss.
An acquired white patch could indicate vitiligo or recovery following alopecia areata. A visit to your dermatologists should provide you with a diagnosis and treatment.
The Epworth runs a specialist hair loss and hair disorder clinic if you would like to be seen sooner.
Rod Sinclair
Professor of Dermatology
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