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A member asked:

I've had skin discoloration 5 yrs ago, the discoloration has not spread, itching at time, have a patch of white hair on beard, fungus or vitilago?

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Likely vitiligo: Sounds like you have vitiligo. Fungal infection typically does not change the hair color. Also, it is usually scaly and often itchy. In addition, fungal infection would have changed quite a bit over 5 years. Hope that explains it for you. If u r concerned, consult doc. Good luck.

Answered 12/9/2013

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