Poliosis

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Poliosis "is the name given when someone has a small patch of white hair. While this patch occurs most often along the forehead (so-called white forelock), it can involve hair anywhere on the body and can happen anytime in life."[1] Also defined as "An absence or lessening of melanin in hair of the scalp, brows, or lashes."[2]

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  1. ^ Ask the Expert - Henry H. Bernstein
  2. ^ Answers.com
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