A 27-year-old male asked:
vitiligo spot on lower lip. what are my options for masking it. light therapy is not working. it's a small spot and stable.
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Dr. Krishna Anand answered
49 years experience Pediatrics
See dermatologist: To mask your vitiligo spot ,you may use some make up to make it less prominent.There are treatments -you can discuss with your dermatologist or cosmetologist
Answered on Feb 28, 2015
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