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Hello. I'm 31 weeks pregnant. I have vitiligo patches under both my breast which appeared appeared 3rd month of my pregnancy. I visited a doctor nearby and he gave me topical steroid . Is it safe can I use it will it have any negative effect on the fetus..
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