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A member asked:

How to i even out my skin tone its so overwhelming nothing i try seems to help the area around my eyes it lighter then the rest of my body i'm african?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Vitiligo or: depigmentation. Please consult a dermatologist for definitive therapy.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 6/3/2015

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