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White patch on face

2016-07-01 13:26:13
My face has got white patches from the last one month. I have attached a picture. Can i please know how can it be treated and what is the cause for this?
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Nutritional deficiencies is the first cause and also better to rule out leprosy

Answered2016-07-02 08:50:19

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