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Can vitiligo patients wax their hands and legs to remove hair?
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Yes, but see skin MD: Waxing won't be a problem. There are a number of treatments for vitiligo that may help, for which you should see a dermatologist. You may also get helpful information from www.vitiligosupport.org.
Answered 5/14/2018
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