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Hi dr. i m 31. i hav very light color spot on side of face. but i am scared if it can b vitiligo. any thing that assure me that its nt vitiligo? i hav

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Vitiligo unlikely: This is unlikely to be vitiligo. See a dermatologist if you are concerned.

Answered 5/7/2014

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