Piebaldism

Rare autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development characterized by distinct patches of skin and hair that contain no pigment.


An infrequent genetic condition where uneven patches of missing dark pigment melanin lead to depigmented sections of skin and, at times, hair. Frequently, a white segment appears at the center of the face, which can encompass the hair, eyebrows, and skin. Piebaldism exhibits inheritance through an autosomal dominant pattern.


 


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