Leukotrichia: A Comprehensive Review of Follicular Depigmentation

    August 2026 in “ Journal of International Medical Research ”
    Wimolsiri Iamsumang, Chaninan Kositkuljorn, Kanchana Leerunyakul … Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This review examines the various causes and mechanisms of leukotrichia, noting it as a final manifestation of diverse underlying mechanisms and suggesting its relevance to diagnosis and treatment strategies, but it reports no new experimental findings.
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