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Red Cross camouflage service

Posted by Mike on March 31, 2010 at 10:58pm
To all the Brits on line - don't forget to use the Red X camouflage service if you are struggling with your Vit. 
You can be referred by your GP. The consulataion usually lasts an hour and they will try to find a product / cream that matches your skin. They then make out an order which your GP converts in to a prescription.
In addition, they can follow up throughout the Summer months if your skin changes colour.
I have used them on several occasions. It's a free service but I always make a donation for their time etc.

Best wishes to you all

Here comes Summer.....................

Mike



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  • Ogo Maduewesi April 1, 2010 at 4:27am
    Hello Mike,
    This is really great, do you know if they offer such service in Africa? Its a very good one
    • Mike > Ogo Maduewesi April 1, 2010 at 4:35am
      You could check locally - I don't know is the simple answer.

      M
  • Sarah M April 1, 2010 at 1:42am
    Thanks Mike

    Yeah, my GP said the same thing.... Is it any good tho?
    • Mike > Sarah M April 1, 2010 at 3:34am
      In my view - yes; they are well trained and extremely dedicated. I'll give you an example; last year they couldn't quite match my skin colour (on my forehead so they wrote to me, this week, and asked if I could attend a specialists' workshop where they can offer a 'combined' view on covering my Vitiligo.
      That's pretty impressive for a voluntary organisation.
      They don't just deal with Vit either, they deal with a whole range of skin conditions, including scars etc.


      Mike
      • Sarah M > Mike April 1, 2010 at 3:42am
        Wow, that sounds great. I've heard many times that they are doing a great job ... so I too would think about making a donation.
        Thanks again
        • Mike > Sarah M April 1, 2010 at 3:46am
          No probs - have a GR8 Easter

          m :-)
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