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About Uribe
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I can help with a diagnosis (please attach a picture), and no more; I DO NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATION over the internet. My mother language is Spanish; my English is good but not excellent; please have patience.

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35 years as professor in Medicine; Iīm professional from the Antioquia University and Iīve travel around the world specially to meetings.

 
   

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Dermatology - white spots on the face


Expert: Uribe - 5/29/2009

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i have had white spots on my face ever since i was 4 or 5 years of age.m doctor said that it was caused by the sun.but i tried to stay out of the sun that made no difference. nothing he ever gave me worked.the spots are more like patches, they are not rough they are smooth like my skin.i am a black female at the age of 18.i seriously need help because the spots are now dominating my face...i am losing the brown in my skin.is this genetical?

Answer
In order to help you, please take some pictures (web size) and send them to jvelasq51@hotmail.com with the words JMC at subject; donīt forget to make your question on the message text.
If you canīt, or you have any concerns with your skin or its treatment, please visit a board certified dermatologist, preferably at an University Hospital.
I donīt prescribe by internet.
Uribe.

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