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What does it mean when when a little white hair grows on your arm ?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White hair: that one hair follicle has stopped producing pigment. It may start again later. It is normal, even at your age.

Answered 6/7/2015

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