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Tatto for vitiligo coverup
I am suffering from vitiligo since 22 years I have a small patch in my left arm and left leg and little bit in lower lips. I am thinking to take tattoo cover up. Please suggest me about this.
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It can be improved with specific medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Dr. Sudarshan R
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10 yrs exp
Bangalore
If the spot is fixed in size and color for more than 2 years u can consult dermatologist and proceed with therapeutic tattooing.
If the disease is active its not advisable to plan tattooing, Any invasive procedure is contraindicated in active vitiligo.
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consult dermatologist for activity of disease .
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camouflage could be tried safely.
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