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White patch on skin

2018-02-02 05:39:56
Hello Doctor..actually I have a white patch on my skin nd I hve a doubt that may be its vitiligo.. Although its not that white nd I applied a paste of turmeric and olive oil on it nd its fading bt still I'm afraid of vitiligo..
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Answered2018-02-03 01:28:26

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