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My leg birthmark looks like i have vitiligo. how do i test for this?
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Not aware: Vitiligo is a loss in skin pigmentation often from a burn or from an autoimmune process. Your doctor may test for for autoimmune diseases especially if there are associated symptoms. Otherwise it may just be a cosmetic issue. Uvb-nb phototherapy may work for some people.
Answered 8/2/2013
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