With spring and summer fast approaching, I Need to find myself a really good sunscreen for my face. I have vitiligo around my mouth. I hate the greasiness of sunscreen especially when applied to the face. I want something with a high SPF, obviously u
Read more…Anyone else experience prolonged tingling in the area where protopicbwas applued? For me, I applied protopic around my mouth and it took a few applucations for the tingling to appear. It lasted a long time, even after stopping the application (i have
Read more…Steve....a year ago I tried Merry Clinic's vitilax skin oil along with vitilax herbal capsules and a sunlamp....it did some repigmenting on my arms and legs but I didn't continue the whole treatment which was 6 months to a year. I plan on starting ov
Read more…I went to see a new doctor today who prescribed Floucinonide for me to alternate with Protopic. Anyone had a positive or negative experience with Floucinonide?
Read more…i was wondering if spray tans cover up white spots.i don't want to do it everyday but for like dances or something.
Read more…I know I could probably read through and find something about this. But I'm not going to do that.
Does anyone have any recommendations for good Dermatologists here in Columbus?
Read more…Oral PUVA may increase the risk of skin cancer, so patients should apply sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after each treatment and wear protective UVA sunglasses for 18 to 24 hours after each treatment to avoid eye damage, particul
Read more…Is there any support group in phoenix or recommendations for a good dermatologist ? we'll be moving soon and i have a 4 yr old kid with vit.
Read more…1. K. Ezzedine, 2. A. Diallo, 3. C. Léauté-Labrèze, 4. D. Mossalayi, 5. Y. Gauthier, 6. S. Bouchtnei, 7. M. Cario-André, 8. J. Seneschal, 9. F. Boralevi, 10. T. Jouary, 11. A. Taieb
Article first published online: 2 JUN 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133
I am about to start my protopic treatment on my face…but I have a few questions before I get started.
1) When do I apply protopic? I mean, before my daily moisturizer? So as soon as I’m out of the shower, it would be the first thing I do? And th
Read more…Does anyone have a picture of the pink skin color you achieved with nb-UVB?
Read more…Haven't looked around this site yet but a search on P20 came up with nothing.
How many people with vitiligo know about Riemann P20 all-day sunscreen? It's an absolute miracle and it lets me lead a normal life outdoor life, all year round.
I have alm
Read more…Has anyone tried microskin for cover up? I know it's really expensive but heard they match your color perfectly !
Read more…For those interested, the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL) has just published an issue focused largely on vitiligo. It's technical writing, but can be accessed (for free) through the link below:
Read more…The researchers made this discovery by examining cell cultures of human hair follicles. They found that the build up of hydrogen peroxide was caused by a reduction of an enzyme that breaks up hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen (catalase). They a
Read more…I'm new here to this forum but I've had vitiligo since I was 9 (I'm now 27), its spread about 60% of my body. It was tough growing up with it, but it never stopped me from play highschool sports, making interesting friends, meeting new people..etc. I
Read more…I'm just re-iterating the no-tolerance policy on the network for those who claim a product that "cures" Vitiligo. Individuals who have had success with a particular treatment or product are welcome, in non-commercial ways, to share that success--but
Read more…My 5-year old little boy was diagnosed with Vitiligo yesterday - I actually noticed a white patch on his back over a year ago but I stupidly assumed it was a birthmark and that it was getting bigger as his skin grew along with the rest of him. The sp
it is sooo awesome to be able to talk to so many others struggling along with us, share our triumphs, trials, errors, and all that comes with this. THANK YOU!!! I have learned soooo much by being on here, from so many wonderful people so thank you
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