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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 Repigmentation of Leukotrichia Due to Retrograde Migration of Melanocytes After Noncultured Epidermal Suspension Transplantation

17 citations , December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.

research Dasatinib-Induced Leukotrichia in a Patient With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

9 citations , May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology”

A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.

Fractional CO₂ Laser Combined With Topical Compound Betamethasone for Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia: A Retrospective Study of 13 Patients With Limited Effectiveness

research Fractional CO₂ Laser Combined With Topical Compound Betamethasone for Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia: A Retrospective Study of 13 Patients With Limited Effectiveness

February 2026

The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.

research A Prospective Study of Dermoscopic and Ultrastructural Features of Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia

December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”

The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.

research Surgical Management of Leukotrichia

October 2006

Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.

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