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Please describe these white patches on my skin?
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White patches: are typically pityriasis alba or vitiligo, or post inflammatory hypo pigmentation, or idiopathic guttate, hypomelanosis to name a few, in other words, see a board certified dermatologist for correct diagnosis and treatment options
Answered 11/30/2014
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