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How can i stop vitiligo from expanding?

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Corticosteroids: Repigmentation treatment for vitiligo include corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus and pimecrolimus), ultraviolet light, and surgery. Other therapies include excimer laser and vitamin d analogs.

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Answered 11/8/2012

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