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Hypopigmentation issue

2016-05-22 06:10:28
Friend is suffering from hypopigmentation since the age of 40. What can be the cause? Doctor says that it has happened due to sun allergy. Is this possible? Is this hereditary? Will this be passed on to future generations?
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Hello, It is better if you can send a picture of your friend as diagnosis is unclear. Regards, Dr Pinanky Jadhav

Answered2016-05-23 04:58:14

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