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What Other Conditions Did You Get After Getting Vitiligo?
I’m wondering what other conditions people got after being diagnosed with vitiligo. Or before for that matter. I’ve seen some discussions of psoriasis. What other conditions did you get? Did they come before or after the vitiligo?
I had lichen sclerosis, then vitilago then raynauds. The vitilago got worse with pregnancy both times, and it's pretty much spread everywhere now. Distant memories of my maternal grandmother having… read more
Itchy Skin In Vitiligo What It Indicates ?
Hi @A MyVitiligoTeam Member - So many people, including me, experiencing itching - particularly when it is about to spread. I've never gotten a clear answer on why that is but I do know that there is… read more
Is Vitiligo A Fungus Causing The Discoloration? Has Anyone Else Been Told That It’s Also Associated With Thyroid Disorders?
I was told this by two doctors that Vitiligo is a fungus -I was also told by a dermatologist that is also associated and related to Hypo Thyroidism -Does anyone else have any information on this ? Are both Autoimmune issues too? Any feedback greatly appreciated
Kindly TL
While it may not be a fungus, I have experiened a higher susceptibility to fungal infections on my skin. It makes me wonder if skin biome composition interacts with fungus differently
I have read… read more
Hey- Has Anyone Tried Eucrisa ( Crisaborole) For The Treatment Of Vitiligo? Reading Some Reviews And It Sound Positive. Thanks
Thank you for responding to my post. I have started to use the medication on last week and trying to remember to do my home light therapy. I am hoping this helps. I have used Opelzura for over a… read more
Is Anyone Experiencing Hair Loss With Vitiligo? I Am Experiencing It At The Temples, I Have Vitiligo On My Face.
No can't say I have
Interested To Know If Anyone Has Ever Seen A Integrative Medicine Doctor And Had A Connection With Gut Health And Vitiligo?
Ive had vitiligo for around 10 years now
Yes ! Taking diet from Luke Coutinho and it has helped me reverse my vitiligo. Need to follow it to the T
I'm 54y/o Black Woman. I've Been Told That I Looked Like My 30's Or 40's UNTIL My Vitiligo Came. Has Anyone Seemed To Age Faster?
Hi Rhonda
The most likely cause is stress.
Please take things easy.
Remember Beaty is in the beholder.
Is There A Gene Identified For Vitiligo?
Joe6 hello and I hope you're doing well! I'm fine and having a great weekend! In respond to your question I found the following online as written below
Yes, some candidate genes
have been identified… read more
Tattoos
I was told by a family member that getting tats can cause spreading?? I have a sleeve and several other tats but never noticed spread due to tats or that i noticed. I have how ever noticed it spreads under them but not covering them, Anyone here got a opinion ?? for years ive said i was going cover my spots with tats but at this point its spread to much . I have always been embarrassed especially when ppl ask questions or points it out I never understood why some ppl went out of there way to… read more
Hi there. Hope you are having a great day. As someone who had great moments(although for a short duration)with a person having vitiligo I can only say vitiligo makes you stand out and more… read more
Has Anyone After COVID-19 Vaccination Noticed Increase Or Flare Up In Their White Spots?
I got vaccinated in May 2021 with my first dose and by the end of July 2021, I noticed a sudden flare up and rapid progression.
I don't know if it is because of the vaccine because I was on antibiotics for a month in June.
This also raises another question, has anyone noticed increase in their vitiligo post/during the use of antibiotics?
Thank you all in advance.
I really think my Vitiligo was caused by these COVID-19 vaccines
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