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I having what seems to be serious issue with my skin. on my face about a year ago i had this onset of white patches on my beard and light patches head?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Go to the Doctor: Any serious issue must be dealt with in person. It will not be solved on the internet. Please go see your physician or a good Dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. You very well may have vitiligo and not a yeast infection given that you are on good anti-fungal medication.

Answered 7/12/2014

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A member asked:

I having what seems to be serious issue with my skin. on my face about a year ago i had this onset of white patches on my beard and light patches head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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