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Recently, I noticed some patches of my skin are fading. I read somewhere that changes in skin color are linked to some types of skin cancer. Is this true?
If the changes in skin color are occurring on a mole, then you definitely need to get it checked out by a dermatologist. In some rare and advanced cases of melanoma, patients may experience patches of fading skin.
However, if your only symptoms are patches of white skin, it's more likely that you may be experiencing symptoms of vitiligo,...
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is difficult to treat. Early treatment options include the following: Exposure to intense ultraviolet light, such as narrow-band UVB therapy Oral medications,... Read more »Vitiligo
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Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches that feel like normal skin. Causes, incidence,... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
...side effects, including headache, eyestrain, and irritability. Patients taking drugs for psoriasis or vitiligo, certain antibiotics, or antipsychotic drugs should not use light therapy.Sleep... Read more »Vitiligo
Sudden or gradual appearance of flat areas of normal-feeling skin with complete pigment loss Signs and tests Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the... Read more »Images
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