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I have one patch over my eye from last 1 year during my pregnancy. i have consulted doctors and they said it is vitiligo. i have taken many medicines also but have no effect. now i have 2 more patches on my face. they are having white, pink, brown color. what can it be? kindly suggest. i am very disturbed of all these.
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U r suffering from vitiligo.. Needs long term medications.. Results will be visible after 4 months only..use Melgain lotion along with the following medicine
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