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White Patches On Legs, Thighs. Prescribed Melgain, Exposure To Sunlight Required. Vitiligo?
Hi,,some white patches are developed on my legs and thighs,over the last two months..I have consulted a dermantologist..he advised me to apply melgain in night and advised me to expose my legs to sunshine in the morning..Is this white patch is vitilgo?..whether it will spread to other body parts also?..I am so tensed..thank you
Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Hi...dear Harinarayana...,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Yes....follow the treatment..,
It is vitilligo.....If treatment starts...,
Spreading of disease....will control..,
But it will take more time to respond..,
Now very good update treatment is available..,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Yes....follow the treatment..,
It is vitilligo.....If treatment starts...,
Spreading of disease....will control..,
But it will take more time to respond..,
Now very good update treatment is available..,
thanQ
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