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Is It Vitiligo If Have White Patches On Skin And What Could The Bald Spots On Beard Be?
Every summer I have new white patches on my skin I think it's vitiligo?... And also I started getting a couple bald sports in my beard for bout a year they jus looked like scars. Now I have white hair that grows out of them. Can u please help out what should I do. Thanks
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Tue, 23 Jul 2013
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Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern. .
Such white patches on face which goes off and come spontaneously can be due to pityriasis alba or vitiligo. If such white patches associated with white hair are also present on scalp, it is likely to be vitiligo.
I will advice you to visit your dermatologist in person so that proper examination can be done.
good luck
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern. .
Such white patches on face which goes off and come spontaneously can be due to pityriasis alba or vitiligo. If such white patches associated with white hair are also present on scalp, it is likely to be vitiligo.
I will advice you to visit your dermatologist in person so that proper examination can be done.
good luck
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