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White patches on skin

2018-03-18 08:25:47
I'm suddenly getting white patches on skin and they are spreading fastly.can i know what exactly is the problem i have??My parents think it's vitiligo because some of my family members are affected by vitiligo
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Answered2018-03-18 14:33:30

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Need to see the patches. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice

Answered2018-03-18 13:15:28

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