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I am a (chocolate) 41 yo black woman who's always loved sunbathing. i took notice of approximately 10 or so small white dots on my legs.
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Follow up rec.: I would recommend using a good sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. The small areas of hypopigmentation on your legs may be Pityriasis alba. It should fade with time and avoiding sun exposure. Here is a link describing the rash: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityriasis_alba If the rash continues or is associated with other medical problems such as diabetes, please see your physician.
Answered 2/16/2015
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