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I m having white spots near my ears and small spots elsewhere too...doctors have siad that it is vitiligo how should i cure it ? what is the reason?
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Vitiligo: Unfortunately there is no cure for vitiligo, but there are different treatments available. Please see your dermatologist. Vitiligo is thought to be an immune system attack on pigment producing cells of the skin. Why that happens is not exactly clear yet.
Answered 10/24/2015
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