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A special laser restores natural skin color.
A special laser restores natural skin color.

Laser Treatment For Vitiligo
Published: Sept. 13, 2005

Vitiligo is a skin disease affecting one to two percent of the population. The disease changes natural skin tones and leaves lighter patches. There's no cure, and popular ultraviolet light treatments have limited benefit. A doctor in St. Petersburg offers a laser treatment.

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