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What Other Conditions Did You Get After Getting Vitiligo?

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San Carlos, CA

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?

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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

Is Vitiligo A Fungus Causing The Discoloration? Has Anyone Else Been Told That It’s Also Associated With Thyroid Disorders?

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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

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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

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?

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Nashville, TN
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Hi Rhonda
The most likely cause is stress.
Please take things easy.
Remember Beaty is in the beholder.

Interested To Know If Anyone Has Ever Seen A Integrative Medicine Doctor And Had A Connection With Gut Health And Vitiligo?

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London, UK

Ive had vitiligo for around 10 years now

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Yes ! Taking diet from Luke Coutinho and it has helped me reverse my vitiligo. Need to follow it to the T

Is There A Genetic Test That Can Be Done For Vitiligo?

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St. Joseph, MO
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AHowe hello and welcome to My Vitiligo Team! To answer your question on Genetic testing for vitiligo is primarily conducted within the research setting to study the genetic basis of the condition and… read more

Can Couple Both With Vitiligo Get Married?

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Ithaca, MI

I've been quite stressful lately since my girlfriend told me she has vitiligo too. I have vitiligo on neck, hand, body and leg. She told me she has some on back and chin.

I have multiple questions
1. What's the odd of inheriting vitiligo to children if only one of us have it?
2. What's the odd of inheriting vitiligo to children if both of us have it?
3. Any way to minimize or prevent the effect to children? I'm just quite concerned that if our children grew up and complain about this to us.
4.… read more

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@A MyVitiligoTeam Member I have researched this information and can’t find any definitive information. I personally will not take a 20% chance that my child may have it. Doctors seem to downplay my… read more

Does A Doctor Have To Officially Diagnose Vitiligo? Are There Any Benefits Of Doing This?

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Cambridge, UK
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Thank you.

Tattoos

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Dallas, TX

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

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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

What’s The Safest And Best Product To Dye My Gray Beard Affected By Vitiligo Please?

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Texas City, TX
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Don't do it! Triggers vitiligo in some circumstances

Hello Everyone I Have A Serious Question Has Vitiligo Affected Your Mental State I Feel Like I’m Starting To

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Be well...try relaxation methods