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What Causes White Pigmentation On The Feet And How Is It Treated ?
my daughter 18 years old, he has white spot on foot from five years, we gave many medicine and puva therapy but no result, one person told melono cell can fill where lose the cell, so pl suggest how can it be possible or other like patches or any fast process, i will be thankful whole life. we live in india state punjab city ludhiana contact 09815435800 and email is jindalsuresh@rediff.com
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hi
it is possible to transfer melanin or skin from one part of body to other..
skin grafting give best result.
but for surgery some criteria are there
-it should be stable.
-not new lesion from one year
-have realistic expectation
better to consult dermatologist .
when medicine dont work,surgery do miracle
it is possible to transfer melanin or skin from one part of body to other..
skin grafting give best result.
but for surgery some criteria are there
-it should be stable.
-not new lesion from one year
-have realistic expectation
better to consult dermatologist .
when medicine dont work,surgery do miracle
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