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  • 24 Years
  • 07/02/2025

How long will it take for my skin to look normal after a melanocyte transplant, and is there a way to treat grey hair in my beard from vitiligo? I'm really curious about this.

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it should be normal

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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