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A 31-year-old male asked:
I have vitiligo on my face but very small area. bigger one are on my axillas. i have used protopic for these area. they were't cured.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
You should have...: ...Some blood tests drawn to rule out any internal causes. Once that's done, look for a dermatologist with a uv light laser which is approved for vitiligo. Vitiligo is very difficult to treat in any case; there may not be an effective treatment for you. If not, special makeups such as covermark and dermablend are quite effective in concealing it.
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Last updated Dec 9, 2013
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