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Light Whiting skin patch

2016-05-03 09:28:19
On my right hand just above wrist ... a light white patch has come up. Since last 4 days. It is appearing as if tanning has come out. I feel no itching no pain nothing. Its just i feel its not something serious. Earlier i had never had such notice .
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Thanks for the query. This could be related to a skin disease called vitiligo, its easily diagnosed by a dermatologist and if needed a blue light (Wood's lamp) is used to understand it better. Kindly consult a skin specialist Best wishes Dr MK Agarwala New Delhi

Answered2016-05-03 18:09:46

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