Narrow-band UVB
Has anyone had any luck with a at-home UVB? Where did you purchase your UVB device (either hand-held or full bed)
I've heard of UVBioTek, has anyone tried it?
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Help raise funds for vitiligo research in this page.
Hello, please visit the fundraiser page to raise money to donate to Vitiligo research for a cure and push or doctors to investigate more about what really causes vitiligo. As we all know , vitiligo doesn't get priority for research like other disease
Read more…NUVB - stopping after less than a year? (Moter asking about son)
My almost 9 year ild son has extensive vitiligo plus Hashimotos. His dermatologist suggested, today, that we stop NUVB treatments for the summer (he has had some success on his trunk/upper body, not much on legs). Just wondering if there are any tho
Read more…Hi there.
Hello friends,
I hope I am not being presumptuous in naming you all such, but here's hoping. My personal experience with vitiligo began about 7 years ago. That was when the first spots began to appear on my left arm. I was initially diagnosed wi
Read more…Getting Rid of Vitiligo
i'm a teenage girl and I've had vitiligo for about 2 years now. It is very hard dealing with vitiligo while you are growing up. I was wondering if anyone knew of any kind of vitamins or lotions/oils that can work really well on getting my skin color
Read more…Bravelets for Vitiligo!
There is a company called Bravelets http://www.bravelets.com/product/vitiligo-awareness-bracelet/ that creates bracelets to share and create awareness for various diseases/illnesses and they donate $10 for every bracelet sold to support the specific
Read more…My outlet
Hi I am Tiffany, and I have vitiligo. Whew, I said it. Now I guess I have to deal with it.
How? I understand that it is not life threatening. I understand to you it's not "so bad". I understand that it "could be worse". I am tired of people saying th
Read more…Questions About Ointments
I am using:
Fluocinonide Ointment USP 60 Grams (for my body)
Vectical (calcitriol) Ointment 3 mcg/g (for my body)
Desonide Ointment 0.05% (face and other areas)
Protopic (tacrolimus ointment) Ointment 0.1% (face)
Have any of there ointments worked f
Read more…Depigmentation - Is it right for me?
Considering the genetic nature of my vitiligo, I am considering depigmentation, instead of repigmentation treatments. Any ideas/opinions/advice on this?" My vitiligo is widespread, and I've had it for close to 20 years now. It continues to spread eve
Read more…Questions for a Derm?
Hi Everyone,
I have an appointment with my dermatologist at the end of this month. I understand that for some here it is difficult, if not impossible, to see a specialist. So, I would be willing to take questions you have and ask my Derm. I won't be
Read more…Treatment options?????
I was diagnosed with vitiligo in 1988 at the age of 10. I received one type of treatment in the form of a skin dye that was used for maybe two weeks until I decided to quit the treatment because I felt it was not helping. My vitiligo progressed throu
Read more…Make up
I read that there is a make up that covers this Vitiligo up so that others can not see it. I have it under both side of my chin. Does any one know what the name of these make ups are and where I can buy it?
Read more…Need 100% Vitiligo skin?
Hi all,
I wondered if anybody has 100% vit.
and is it possible to somehow enhance vit. to spread completely without and pigments left?...after all, its not a disease but a condition we can accept if given completely!
Read more…NEW HERE: Question about Segmental Vitiligo
I have had vitiligo ever since I can remember, I think it started when I was like four. I only have it on my right knee. At first it was just a white blob on my knee I remember trying creams and stuff for a while but stopped.
Im now 22 years old and
Read more…Cyanocobalamin vs Methylcobalamin
I'm talking about B-12 Vitamins.
I just started doing research, and found out the B-12 suppliment I am taking contains cyanide! Has anyone done any research on this? What B-12 do you take?
Not sure where to go from here, I found this supplier:
Read more…MY ARTICLE ABOUT VITILIGO AWARENESS FINALLY GOT PUBLISHED. CHECK IT OUT!
Hello Amazing People!
I just want to start out by saying I want to thank everyone that connected with me and helped me out with this article. I want to thank everyone that opened up to me and told me their stories. I want to thank everyone that gave
Read more…DOVE - National Ad Campaign
www.dove.com/showusyourskin Apply to be in a national as campaign with Dove. Represent vitiligo, real women, and spread awareness. Love the skin you're in...
Read more…Temporary solutions
Does anyone know of any kind of temporary skin dye to cover up the areas affected? I am talking about places like your hands/fingers. Thanks
Read more…Dissapears???????????
Everytime i post something on the main wall it dissapears. anybody kno why?????????
Read more…Vit diet
Hi everyone - just wondering what foods to avoid as i dont have a varied diet ( a lot of wholemeal bread ) i love pasta fush chicken etc - and would llove too hear from anyone who has had success with vegetables as i really live veg ! If anyone has a
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