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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've had vitiligo for a few years and my doctor mentioned surgery might be an option but said it needs to be stable first - why is stability so important before surgery and what type of procedure works best for vitiligo patches

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I'm just wondering how serious Molluscum Contagiosum is and what steps I should take to make sure it doesn't spread everywhere. What should I be looking out for, and how can I prevent it from affecting others around me?

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I've been having this constant burning sensation on the skin of my scrotum, and it's just in one spot. Everything else feels okay, but it's really bothering me because it's hard to walk, sit, or even sleep. I've tried using Suthol and some cooling powders, but it's not helping. Could you tell me what might be going on and what I should do next?

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