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GlossaryLeukotrichia

whitening or graying of hair due to pigment loss

Leukotrichia refers to the whitening or graying of hair, which can occur due to a loss of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. This condition can be a natural part of aging or result from certain medical conditions, genetic factors, or autoimmune disorders.

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research A Retrospective Review of Hyperaesthetic Leucotrichia in Horses in the USA

2 citations, July 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Hyperaesthetic leucotrichia in horses causes painful, recurring skin lesions and hair color changes, especially in Arabian and American paint horses.

An Unusual Anatomical Colocalization of Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo in a Child, and Improvement During Treatment with Topical Prostaglandin E2

research An Unusual Anatomical Colocalization of Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo in a Child, and Improvement During Treatment with Topical Prostaglandin E2

14 citations, November 2009 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.

research Hair Removal With Intense Pulsed Light

45 citations, June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science”

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.

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