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Just found this site the other day and decided to join.

I've had vitiligo since I was in my teens.  Since then I've been to numerous dermatologists and tried almost everything.  I work with my hands so that's the most self conscious part for me.  But I have huge patches on my back, legs, thighs and arms. 

Spent a fortune on lotions, creams and treatments.  A few years ago, I gave the Xtrac laser a go.  Went for treatments twice a week for about six months.  The treatments were very expensive and were not covered by insurance.  Also had to use ointments with the laser treatments so it added to the cost.  It repigmented parts of my back but that's about it.  Since it only showed slight improvement I finally stopped the laser treatments (and my savings acct was also drained). 

Now I'm going to a herbal specialist and taking his concoctions while taking supplements--B12, vit D, Gingko Biloba and Flaxseed oil.  In addition, I'm trying the topical Procatalyse cream in conjunction to the narrow ban UVB.  I bought a hand held one. It's been about five months and I don't see any improvement.

I have olive complexion so the viti is very noticeable.  I'm losing hope as time goes along and the viti has accelerated the past few years.  I just may go with the depigmentation route, if this last attempt fails.

Thanks for reading my long write up.  I'm glad I found this great site and support group.  JJ