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Skin white

2017-05-18 18:01:20
White skin color on back, anx now its itching also. my mother had this throughout the body, is it hereditary or bcz of infection, i have this white color for 4 months now.
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It could be fungal infection called tinea versicolour. I have to examine to be sure becuase lot of things can come as white patches. Ease visit my clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2017-05-19 06:53:28

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