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White patches on face - what is it and how to treat it? (photo)

ckingaNov 16, 2021
I’ve had melasma on my forehead for years but recently have also seen a spread of these white patches. I’m noticing them in smaller quantities in other areas of my face and neck as well, but they’re most prominent on my forehead. Is this a specific type of melasma? Or could this be tinea versicolor?

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