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Guttate hypomelanotic macules, what is this?

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Ideas: This is often an age-related change on the shins and forearms of middle aged folks. It's not really treatable and not dangerous. If it comes and goes, rule out tines versicolor. If it keeps popping up in new places, consider vitiligo.

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Answered 1/3/2017

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