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WHITE SPOTS ON SKIN

A FEW YRS AGO I STARTED GETTING A FEW WHITE SPOTS ON MY LEGS NOW THEY ARE SPREADING TO MY THIGHTS AND FORE ARMS AND MORE ARE APPEARING.I'M AFRAID I'M LOSING MY PIGMENT ALTHOUGHT I DO GET IN TANNING BEDS IN THE SUMMER TIME ALTHOUGHT I DON;T ABUSE THE TANNING.IGET A TAN THEN GO ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH TO MAINTAIN MY TAN TIL COOL WEATHER SO COULD THIS BE A FUNGUS AND WHAT CAAN I DO TO HELP GET RID OF THESE SPOTS,THEY REALLY LOOK BAD WHEN I TAN BECAUSE THEY DON'T TAN AND REALLY SHOW UP.THEY DON'T ITCH OR FLAKE AND YOU CANT FEEL THEM THEY ARE FLAT WITH THE SKIN.
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Hi there!im 22 year old female! I moved to US 2 yrs ago,from this year,I had only my forehead and my cheeks got lighter than other parts!I never had this.condition before. I tried selsun,cortizone cream,nothing worked! I cant afford to do to a doctor!I serioualy would appreciate some help!!
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Hi there!im 22 year old female! I moved to US 2 yrs ago,from this year,I had only my forehead and my cheeks got lighter than other parts!I never had this.condition before. I tried selsun,cortizone cream,nothing worked! I cant afford to do to a doctor!I serioualy would appreciate some help!!
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My bf has this it has nothing to do with your tanning. Its a fungus. Everyone has it but some have more. It blocks uv light which is why you see light spots. Use head and shoulders on your body until all of it is gone. For the idiot playing telephone; tanning beds use the most potent cleaner just ask tanning salons to show it to you. The mj condition is permanent and doesn't go away without tanning.
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My Son Is 3 years Old.I went to Los Angeles Childrens Hospital
(Dermatology)Skin Specialist He told me My Son has Vitiligro. When he was about 18 Month the First time I saw them I Thought Nothing of it but
As of Now more are coming out, BUT about one year ago one went away  without treatment I will like to get a Opinion Do they ever Go away completely will they keep coming out???????):

Thank You in advance.
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I have big white spots all over my back.  It's getting worse.  I do have derm. Apt. In a few weeks. I'm hoping nothing serious.  I have 3 small babies.  
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i need to know a way to get rid of the white spot. i try everything. i am impatient. i even try head and shoulder intensive treatment and it make my face red. what should i do  
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