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I got white patch on my skin beside my lips 6months back.now it became more whiter.i am applying elosone cream. can i apply that cream?

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White spot needs Dx: Th e white spot needs a diagnosis. Was it there before you used the elosone cream? What is the correct spelling of elosone? Dose it have steroids in it. This can cause whitening of the skin. You need to have your physician send you to a dermatologist.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I got white patch on my skin beside my lips 6months back.now it became more whiter.i am applying elosone cream. can i apply that cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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