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Suffering from Vitiligo since 5 years

2018-04-07 13:34:31
I may suffering from Vitiligo from last 5 years. I have undergone UVB laser treatment and Phenolization therapy. I also take high doses of medicines which gives headache and I saw increase in my weights. Do you think I should continue the treatment? I mean after 5 years of treatment they are the white spots are still growing.
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Answered2018-04-08 08:20:38

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