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My son is 5 yrs old and he is known to have g6pd deficiency. today i noticed he is having one single white hair. only one. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Strand of white hair: Don't worry. A single hair of a different color is a common variation. A clump or patch may represent a larger area of variation but will do him no harm.

Answered 3/23/2019

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A member asked:

My son is 5 yrs old and he is known to have g6pd deficiency. today i noticed he is having one single white hair. only one. what could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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