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Can people who has vitiligo get laser hair removal done?
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Yes: Actually the lighter skin makes it safer as long as hair is relatively dark.
Answered 9/22/2016
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Yes : However laser hair removal only works when there is melanin in the hair for the laser to target.
Answered 3/10/2018
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