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I have white spots on both my arms..could this be caused from the use of tanning beds? )-:
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Possible: There is a form of skin whitening called idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis...A mouthful...But it means little dots of pigment loss. Some doctors believe it is from sun damage, which tanning beds can certainly accelerate.
Answered 12/4/2019
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