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Protopic has returned color to the white spots.will it last and will it gain color as the rest of my skin under the sun?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Suppose to: This is what Protopic is suppose to do. Sun exposure will help too to keep the color.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Protopic has returned color to the white spots.will it last and will it gain color as the rest of my skin under the sun?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

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