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Hello Doctor, I just noticed that there are white patches on my head and it looks spreading all over. Can you please suggest the next steps to cure this. Thank you.
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You are suffering from vitiligo. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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It may be vitiligo or discoid lupus erythamtosus So require detail clinical examination
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consult online or consult nearby dermatologist
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