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Hi there , my 3 year old son has vitiligo, he is using protopic, is this ok, or should i check for better cream,??? as i'm not seeing many difference

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Dr. Ivy Fisher
Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Vitiligo is a pigmen: Issue and usually whit Skin lesions occur that Might remain or fill in Pigment in time. Can try Lotrimin cream 1% or leave alone Usually fills in naturally in time.
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