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Light skin patches on wrist, what is this?
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Many things: You should definitely see your dermatologist as this can be many things from eczema, to fungus, to pityriasis alba, to vitiligo. A quick visit with your derm will let you know and get you on the correct medicine to treat it.
Answered 7/5/2014
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