What we are up against
Follow the link below to raed up on latest research re: the ideal look. :-( M http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8362465.stm
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Researchers Discover Vitiligo Gene
Here is the article : http://www.vitiligos.com/researchers-discover-vitiligo-gene/ Here is the web page for Dr. Richard Spritz MD, one of the researchers involved: http://www.uchsc.edu/genetics/bio/spritz.htm According to this article, they are p
Read more…MY VITILIGO FRIENDS - THIS THANKSGIVING 2009 - WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
I am thankful for life, health, and strength. I am thankful for this wonderful support site and all of my Vitiligo Family of Friends! I am thankful for my beautiful children and family. I am thankful for the possibilities and joy that 2010 will bring
Read more…something to share.........
Clay Balls... A man was exploring caves by the Seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but t
Read more…V. & in the military??
I finally know what i want to do in life but im scared i wont be accepted because i have vitiligo and psoriasis. I'm going to join the marines, hopefully, but i haven't mentioned my skin diseases YET the Sgt. trying to enlist me. is there anyone out
Read more…Vit + Results
For the past week I have been applying protopic cream. Last night, I used my new dermalight 80 wand for the first time. I held the light on this area for approximately 3 minutes. When I woke up this morning, I snapped a photo of that region, the (low
Read more…Chickpea Recipe Exchange
Does anyone have any good recipes for chickpeas (garbanzo beans)? It sounds like some people have had sucess with repigmentation after eating these. I've never had these and have no clue how to cook them. I'm ready to give them a try. Suggestions app
Read more…Vitiligo Clues
Sometimes I notice things about my Vitiligo that I wonder 1) if other people experience the same thing, and 2) if these might be potential clues to understanding the disorder. For instance: 1. The Vitiligo areas on my forehead stay pretty consisten
Read more…Halloween!! what were you?
I love halloween and i was wondering who you guys choose to be :) i was enslaved princess leia from star wars and my boyfriend was a vampire. i had so much fun :D :D
Read more…tattoo??
Hi my name is Corina! I am 27 years old and vitiligo begins at the age of 6. Sorry my english is not so good! From head to feed I have very big spots. I can not live a normal life because I feel very embarrassed of my skin! My whole face is white but
Read more…Protopic & Immunization (ie. Flu Shot)
Just wanted to share some information someone who has vitiligo shared with me... " Protopic & Immunzation (ie flu shot) Warning - please be aware that the use of Protopic may make any immunization ineffective. That warning IS on your medication hand
Read more…Early signs of vit?
Am wondering what people's experiences have been with earlier signs of vit...I'm talking prior to stark white patches. Does skin look blotchy? Are there areas of skin that seem to have lightness mixed with regular color? I guess being brown allows me
Read more…Listen up! 21 Nov 2009, Medicine and Me: Vitiligo (Royal Society of Medicine, Free London event) Don't miss
The Royal Society of Medicine emailed me about this. This is a great opportunity for people with vitiligo and their family. I can tell you, events like this are rare. You'll regret it if you miss it. The meeting "Medicine & Me: Vitiligo", organised
Read more…Support Group
Anyone know how a person could get a support group started in their town? I would like to start one. Find a dermatologist? Ad in the paper? Both?
Read more…Why Treatment Should Not Be Our Primary Focus
I check in here now and again and I see most people trying different treatments and make-up. I think we are doing ourselves and the children with Vitiligo a disservice if the first thing we say when diagnosed is "what can we do about it? how do we tr
Read more…My poem I wrote in 2004 after finding support online
“MORE THAN MY VITILIGO” Wherever I may go, so does my Vitiligo. There is no danger, please hold your anger. Beauty can be, more than you see. I have a kind heart, don’t keep us apart. I have so much love, sent from up Above. Love lies in the heart,
Read more…forgot my makeup for work today!!!
So I left my makeup in the drawer of my desk at work today and i didnt have any back ups at home when i woke up for work this morning, I have been wearking makeup at my current job the whole time ive been there, so i know i have to call in with some
Read more…Before And After
ok this the before i dont have the after pics yet but i just wanted to post them bcuz if u guys say my discussion i would be going to mex for the melagenina-plus on the 25 of november really excited so ill update u guys =)
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