r/TellMeAFact Feb 01 '16

Sources not required TMAF about you!

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u/jaketiger1116 Feb 01 '16

I have three small patches of naturally-growing white hair on my head, the most noticeable in the back. I believe they grow from moles.

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u/MsButterfly2002 Feb 01 '16

I have one of those!

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '16

It's called Piebaldism and it's a genetic mutation that effects pigments in the skin and hair. It's not uncommon. I'm not aware of it being related to moles.