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  • 22/01/2025

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I'm dealing with white patches on my skin and I think it might be vitiligo. I've already seen a doctor before who gave me a prescription for MELGAIN, but it's really pricey. Can you suggest something else that might work?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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tacroz forte 0.1.. cream for local application.

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