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I'm gettin white spots all over my back & into my arms. whhat could this be?

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

White spots: There are a number of causes of color changes on the skin. See your dermatologist for evaluation and therapy. Faint lighter color spots could be due to tinea versicolor. Very white sposts could be vitiligo.

Answered 12/15/2012

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