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Vitiligo - white patches

2018-06-19 12:06:42
I have vitiligo condition.. As in i have white patches on my ankle area.but its stable for past 12 years..very less patches on leg..docs have suggested to undergo surgery.. Suggest please.
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Answered2018-06-19 14:12:10

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