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What to do if i have vitiligo running in my familymy father has it and so does my grandpa and i'm afraid i'm going to have it to?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I wouldn't do: anything in particular about it. If you get vitiligo it can be treated. Take care.

Answered 11/2/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if i have vitiligo running in my familymy father has it and so does my grandpa and i'm afraid i'm going to have it to?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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