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How do you treat vitiligo detected in a 3-year-old?

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Dermatologist: there are several treatment options for vitiligo in a young child. A pediatric dermatologist can recommend the appropriate treatments. Ask your pediatrician for a referral to a dermatologist.

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Answered 5/18/2017

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