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I Have A Patch Of White Hair On One Side
Question: I have a patch of white hair on one side of my temple and I’m not sure what the cause of it is?
I have had it for a few months and I’m not sure the cause of it. It is unappealing and it hasn’t appeared anyone else besides a little patch if I grow out my facial hair.
I have had it for a few months and I’m not sure the cause of it. It is unappealing and it hasn’t appeared anyone else besides a little patch if I grow out my facial hair.
Brief Answer:
Could be vitiligo or poliosis, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and it could be a vitiligo patch or poliosis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Could be vitiligo or poliosis, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and it could be a vitiligo patch or poliosis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have tried taking vitamins cause I read it could be caused by a vitamin deficiency. There is a little patch of white hair that shows in my facial hair as well, other than that there is no white hair anywhere else. I have no family history of it either.
Brief Answer:
Melitane 1 percent lotion & calcium pantothenate tablet
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph.
I would recommend you to apply melitane 1 percent lotion on the affected area twice daily and take tablet calcium pantothenate 200mg once daily for 3 months.
These medicines will help in repigmenting the hair.
Treatment of grey hair is very resistant and these medicines are not fully effective.
We can’t expect 100 percent results but you will experience some improvement.
Melitane 1 percent lotion & calcium pantothenate tablet
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph.
I would recommend you to apply melitane 1 percent lotion on the affected area twice daily and take tablet calcium pantothenate 200mg once daily for 3 months.
These medicines will help in repigmenting the hair.
Treatment of grey hair is very resistant and these medicines are not fully effective.
We can’t expect 100 percent results but you will experience some improvement.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Ok, thank you. How would I get these items, can I get them at the store or do I need a prescription?
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
I don’t know whether these will be available as over the counter medicines in your country.
You can try them at a store first.
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
I don’t know whether these will be available as over the counter medicines in your country.
You can try them at a store first.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I live in the United States, do you think they’re available over the counter?
Brief Answer:
I don’t think they will be available as over the counter
Detailed Answer:
I don’t they will be available as over the counter.
You need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I don’t think they will be available as over the counter
Detailed Answer:
I don’t they will be available as over the counter.
You need to see the doctor in person to get them.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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