Hi, my name is Selena. I was diagnosed with vitiligo last year. Started out with a white spot under my arm.
I now have it all over my stomach, back, hands legs and inner arms. Recently went to a wedding in the US Virgin islands for a week. Spent an entire half a day fishing, 1 hr snorkeling and about 6 hrs boating.
Within this week my vitiligo seemed to increase exponentially. Because of this situation, reality has finally set in.
Decided to see yet another specialist. Starting this week, I have given up milk but not yogurt. Also, given up citrus and meat. I have read conflicting articles about fish and tomatoes.
I think I am going to keep clams, sardines and tomatoes in my diet.
I am also on Vitamin D and B12.
I have to say I am really scared. I am at the stage where I can't believe this has happened to me. But I am learning to deal with it.
I am strong in my faith and am hopeful. I am very thankful for finding this site...hope I can be a support to others.
Does anyone know of creams I can use on my face to cover the spots around my mouth?
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The only thing I can tell you is that I know what it's like. My Vitiligo spread so fast it really frightened me. It's still spreading rapidly. The first thing I recommend is going to a cosmetic specialty store and having someone help you pick out a make up for your skin color. Wear SPF to protect your spots from getting burned. Next is look into Protopic if you have good insurance. Finally, the more you stress out, the more your Vitiligo will spread. So try your best to chill :) Good luck.
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The only thing I can tell you is that I know what it's like. My Vitiligo spread so fast it really frightened me. It's still spreading rapidly. The first thing I recommend is going to a cosmetic specialty store and having someone help you pick out a make up for your skin color. Wear SPF to protect your spots from getting burned. Next is look into Protopic if you have good insurance. Finally, the more you stress out, the more your Vitiligo will spread. So try your best to chill :) Good luck.
When it came to me my doc prescribed me with two differnt types of cremes $55 each... See what kind your Dermi can give you