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Suggest Remedy For White Spots On Eyes In 9 Year Old

Hi, My 9 years old son has been diagnosed with Vitiligo. He has very small white spots on his eyes. I am currently residing in Canada and would like to know if it is caused due to sun burn or sun exposure. I heard this is very common in Canada due to high UV and if we move somewhere else it will get better. Your advise in this regard will be highly appreciated. We are really tensed since we found out. My e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY
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Before diagnosing as vettiligo, consult dermatologist. nothing to do with UV expo user. melanin pigments are formed by skin after expo user to normal sunlight. due to metabolic disorder pig ment formation stops and one develop hypo pigmented patches called vetiligo. For treatment you have to apply psoralne ointment over patches and expose to sun light for one minute. slowly increase the duration.
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I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I would like to say that if this is finally diagnosed as vitiligo then this need to be treated regularly and some time ultraviolet rays help in this, you better have a word with dermatologist regarding this long term treatment gives very good results, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Remedy For White Spots On Eyes In 9 Year Old

Before diagnosing as vettiligo, consult dermatologist. nothing to do with UV expo user. melanin pigments are formed by skin after expo user to normal sunlight. due to metabolic disorder pig ment formation stops and one develop hypo pigmented patches called vetiligo. For treatment you have to apply psoralne ointment over patches and expose to sun light for one minute. slowly increase the duration.