A 43-year-old member asked:
How do i correct my dark skin vitiligo?
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Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Difficult: Vitiligo is one of the hardest skin problems to treat; there is no definitive cure. But a dermatologist can run tests to determine if there is an underlying cause which is treatable. There are also some topical creams and local injections which are effective in some cases.
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Last updated Jul 20, 2012
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