Because I run a larger social network (4,500 educators), I'm really aware of the value of a place like this for dialog and collaboration.
My Vitiligo is not debilitating for me, as I am light-skinned and am old enough not to be worried about the social aspects of it. But I am acutely aware of how hard it is for others who have Vitiligo, and wanted to create somewhere people could come and talk and feel some comfort, while at the same time exploring the treatment options and research.
Vitiligo impacts a huge number of people, but we may still feel relatively alone (I keep telling people Vitiligo affects 2% of the population, but I don't know how accurate that is).
I do believe a site like this could be a great way to connect and help each other. How do we spread the word and help people find out about it?
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