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I'm eighteen years old and for as long as I can remember one half of my pubic hair has been stark white while the other is dark brown to black. Nowhere else on my body does this occur. Can you help me find out why this is and what would be a probable cause? I have one uncle who has a white spot in his dark hair that never goes away but I do believe he was adopted so I don't know if it is genetic or not.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Premature graying is all in the genes. In other words, if your parents and grandparents went gray early, you probably will too. When we are born, our bodies are already programmed with the information to begin the process.
There is no perfect treatment for graying of hair until nutritional problems are diagnosed and treated. Please consult your dermatologist who will guide you in right way.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes White Pubic Hairs?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Premature graying is all in the genes. In other words, if your parents and grandparents went gray early, you probably will too. When we are born, our bodies are already programmed with the information to begin the process. Other causes are vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia, vitiligo and pituitary and thyroid gland issues, stress etcetera. There is no perfect treatment for graying of hair until nutritional problems are diagnosed and treated. Please consult your dermatologist who will guide you in right way. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu