What causes eyebrows to turn white

Patients with eyebrow whitening may be a normal physiological phenomenon, or it may be caused by vitiligo and other diseases. When the patient’s age is relatively old, due to the follicle of melanocyte physiological atrophy, the ability to synthesize melanin decreased, may appear eyebrow whitening, usually this kind of situation is a normal physiological phenomenon, no need for special treatment. Vitiligo is a common acquired pigment loss skin mucous membrane disease, when the patient eyebrow localized vitiligo, may cause eyebrow white. In addition, malnutrition, lack of trace elements, excessive stress, mental tension, excessive late-night and so on may also cause eyebrow white, it is recommended that the patient timely medical examination, clear causes for targeted treatment.