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He is 3yrs.old and suffering from vitiligo since 1.5yrs. he is cont. under medication with little improvement.plz. tell whether it is curable or not?

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Dr. Brian Nadolne answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vitiligo: Vitiligo is an autoimmune process and there is no medication that can prevent it. The good new is, it is not dangerous or harmful. Michael jackson was thought to have this and many believe that is why he wore gloves. There is no known cure of which I am aware.

Answered 3/27/2014

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