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What does it mean to have white spots on your back?
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White spots: It might be something called vitiligo. Would go see a dermatologist.
Answered 1/29/2013
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Different things: Hypopigmentation can be caused by different things - like- vitiligo- which is an autoimmune condition, or could be infection like pityriasis multiforme--etc. Do you have any symptoms- like itchiness?. Go to see dermatologist to get checked.
Answered 1/29/2013
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