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My Sister Is Suffering From White Patches All Over The Body, Please Suggest Remedy

Hi, my sister is suffering from white patches all over the body over the years.can it be cured by any means?
Fri, 5 Aug 2011
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hello
there are many type of white spot it may be vitiligo,lucoderma,or leprosy
better to visit your nearest doctor there are plenty of good medicine in homoeopathy which is helpful in white spot.
tell me please whether it is
numb or itching
only then i can help you .
thanks
Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
she has vitiligo
if she has all over her body then it is difficult to get recovery
oral medicine will be harmful
better to go for UVA therapy.its safe and effective.
chance of cure is not predictable
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My Sister Is Suffering From White Patches All Over The Body, Please Suggest Remedy

hello there are many type of white spot it may be vitiligo,lucoderma,or leprosy better to visit your nearest doctor there are plenty of good medicine in homoeopathy which is helpful in white spot. tell me please whether it is numb or itching only then i can help you . thanks