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White patches on skin

2015-07-29 12:17:55
I am having white patches on my right hand near my knees....I have this problem since 3 years....... What may be the reason
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we need to rule out if it is vitiligo by proper examination and if required a skin biopsy. Other conditions like post inflammatory hypermelanosis may have to be considered as well.

Answered2015-07-30 08:47:35

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