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What to say and do
Someone very close to me was just diagnosed with vitiligo last month. He is very important to me and I want to learn all I can about the disorder, and find out ways to help him. My question is, what are some things that I could say to show my support
Read more…THANK GOD FOR MY VITILIGO FRIENDS BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHAT I GO THRU
It's funny because you never realized how many people actually have vitiligo until you come to a website like this one, were a very numerous bunch if I must say so myself and it feels good to know that theirs others who know exactly what I'm going th
Read more…PseudoCatalase Cream anyone??
Wondering if anyone has heard about PseudoCatalase Cream. There is so much on the Internet and I plan on asking my doctor about it at my appt in a few weeks. It sounds really promising. If you haven't heard of it, you should Google it. Goes back to t
Read more…I WISH VITILIGO TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES WERE COVERED BY OUR INSURANCE PLANS
Imagine going to the hospital or your doctors office and having the receptionist tell you that the doctor can't accept your insurance because your vitiligo is considered a pre-existing condition my problem is why are these insurance companies turning
Read more…VITILIGO IS A STRANGE DISORDER
Most diseases and disorders are based on something that a person has but vitiligo is based on something that we don't have and that's pigmentation, I often hear people say that there vitiligo has spread but to be honest it's not spreading it's only d
Read more…Issues with Redness/Pink face???
Okay....
Red/Pink face is not Cool! Your face is the 1st thing people notice. So show it with
CONFIDENCE at all times!
My face/body is one big'ol white patch, so I have to be very very careful...lol. As I lost pigment, I never wore makeup to co
Read more…Lip color is changing. Becoming more reddish. Please comment !
My 9.5 year old daughter's lips are becoming more reddish lately. To begin with, she has red lips,, but they are standing out now all of a sudden. Normal lip color is changing to bright red color (more towards well ripe grapefruit). If the vitil
Read more…It bothers me when...
Okay.. I have had vitiligo since the seventh grade ( and I am fully African American) and have lost almost all my color. I have gone through the ups and downs with my self esteem. My family has been very supportive. I am to the point, I love myself
Read more…Good vitiligo MD in MA?
Hello, I'm new to the group. I've been living with this condition since I noticed a white patch on my knee at age seven. I'm now forty. Can anyone recommend a great doc in MA? Thanks all!
Read more…Make up!! Derma blend
Ive spoken with and have seen several people who has worn make up...I have tried to get a color match a few times...derma blend but for some reason when the make up is applied it turns a different color almost like a burnt orange...does anyone else h
Read more…Vitiligo!!
I have dealt with Vitiligo off and on since i was 5 years old...I have never had any treatment wore any make up...It seems to be getting worse the older i get, but at the same time its filling in older areas daily...I feel that its going to run its c
Read more…im looking for friends in the chicagoland area
looking for vitiligo friends in chicagoland area
Read more…Depimentation..
I am bout 40 to50% white if put all spots together in one area...I jus wana b one color..n was jus wonder'n if i should by the bleaching or lighting creams offline or off the counter creams..Are they safe ne way???Or do i jus go to dermatologist to g
Read more…Getting real about vitiligo!
Even tough this is a tough topic to talk about , I think its time to come to terms with it. We vitiligo people , or at least me in this case will never be as lucky with dating as people without this disease . Simply because it is nature and years of
Read more…say hi
I have joined the group as I am getting worse it is on my neck and face any recommendations for make up Have some just now but not to good
Frances
Read more…Excimer Laser and personal areas
What's the word on excimer treatments on the scrotum and near other personal areas? My friend starts these treatments soon. I'm excited for the fact this sounds promising but worried about burning and blistering and plain old concerned about a laser
Read more…Vit progression
Has anyone had their vit start on their forehead/face and what was the progression if any? Mine started about a yr ago now on my forehead and I am concerned as to what the progression may be if any. Thanks!
Read more…Depigmentation...
Hi guys, I am from the UK and of pakistani origin. I have had vitiligo since a young age (am now in my late 20s). I have approx 50% vit and having tried numerous "remedies" over the years with little or no success have now decided to depigment. Would
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