Today I was reading one of those weird Twitter articles that comes across your Twitter feed. It was titled something like Rare Genetic Things People Have. I thought I have time to kill while my son is watching a show called She-Ra and the Princess of Power (don't ask). I was reading down the different things people have: elf ears, 6 fingers, missing thumbs. Then I got to poliosis. What is poliosis? Funny you should ask. I had no idea either.
Poliosis is not harmful. It is a condition that causes a white patch to appear in a person's hair. If you have seen me, I have had a patch of white hair since I was in my twenty's. The website says while poliosis is not a harmful condition it is associated with various other medical issues. Shocking that autoimmune disorders can be the cause. Also thyroid disorders can be the cause.
I always just thought Bonnie Raitt and I had a special bond. Turns out we have the same disease. It won't do anything to me so leave it alone. It is just kind of funny.
Until tomorrow...
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