God made everything beautiful even the things that we think r ugly, that's usually because we don't understand or are afraid because of r clouds. James 1: 17-18 says that every good gift comes down from Him & that by HIS own will he brought us into b
Read more…Recently I started researching people of color with vitiligo and I found out some interesting info. Several African Americans and other people of color were Side show/ Freak show performers.
During the 18th and 19th centuries in the United States,
Read more…I was 22 and I had a really hard time. I only have 2 small spots on my face but wore a bang until was 25. Then I realized beauty comes in all forms pulled my hair back and i haven't worn a bang in 13 years. I don't get mad if people stare i educate t
Read more…Please share any tips for parents who have children with Vitiligo.
Read more…Hello!
So glad to have found this group. I'm a Caucasian mother of an adopted African American daughter who was just dx with vitiligo. We've done our best to give her a strong sense of pride in herself, loving her beautiful mind, body, and spirit
Read more…Lately i have been looking at my face. Just thinking its almost time for me to put the make up down. The thing of it is that i know i am beautiful, but sometimes it is just not enough. Then i tell myself its time to get it together, because its comin
Read more…Please share dating tips.... My tip is to be honest about vitiligo and be willing to answer questions
Read more…I think my vit looks alot diff than others. The reason why i say that is because it seems when i get a white spot it concentrates on that spot and just gets bigger. Does anyone else do this? Plus I have had it for 24 years. You would think i should h
Read more…Hello, i I have vitiligo on my lips does anybody know what is the best camouflage make-up for lips. Paula
Read more…To those of you who are totally or at least 85% de-pigmented(naturally). How long did it take?
I know it will be different for everyone.
I would say I am only 35% de-pigmented. It is happening rapidly for me though. Every day I notice new spots.
Pat
I was researching and came across these articles. I chose to share them because of how far we have come since that time. On days when we feel not at our best, just remember it's not as bad now compared to how these people were looked upon and
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As a BLACK woman who has lost all pigment. I really dislike having people "constantly" ask me what’s my nationality.
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
So I think half the stupid stares are because they are trying to figure out what I am. Does this happen to anyo
Read more…I learned that out of the 1-2% that have vitiligo in the world's population that a small percentage of those people loose all of their pigment w/out the use of meds or creams. Has anyone on here naturally lost all of their pigment and is coping with
Read more…Has anyone ever been discriminated against due to their vitiligo since it more noticable in those of color? If so, how did you handle it?
I was truned down from two jobs....smh! Long story short I came out on the top in both cases.
Ciney
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