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After a sunburn i had a spot on foot that never tanned, derm says vitiligo! slowly spreading, any way to stop it?i also have psoriasis so i tan, stop?
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Talk to derm: Vitiligo may be from destruction of the melanin-producing cells from a severe burn or may be from an autoimmune disorder. UVB-NB treatment used for psoriasis may also help vitiligo. Talk to your dermatologist about it.
Answered 2/5/2015
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