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A 54-year-old male asked:

I have irregular skin pigmentation on my forearms, some darker tan and some lighter tan ( but not white) in a random pattern. old scars appear lighter also, almost white. maybe teniaversicolor? it is not itchy, flaky, scaly, red, irritated, raised

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Dermatologist: A dermatologist should examine you for diagnosis. Tinea versicolor or vitiligo are possibilities.
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