Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Quick Links
Q&A Treatments A-Z Help Center Guidelines Crisis Accessibility
Resources
Living with Vitiligo Vitiligo Condition Information Vitiligo Live Events Vitiligo Symptoms Vitiligo Treatments All Resources
About MyVitiligoTeam
What is This Site Terms of Use Privacy policy
Powered By
Real members of MyVitiligoTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Stress Trigger?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Cloud, MN

Can anyone explain why stress triggers vitiligo or makes it spread more quickly?

January 26, 2021
•
View reactions
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

When a person in under stress the body creates hormones called cortisol, which makes the vitiligo increase

June 25, 2021
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Definitely

September 19
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Mine triggered with stress

May 28, 2021
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hello I don't know wish I did

January 30, 2021

Related content

View All

I Just Diagnosed With Vitiligo On My Legs And Middle Of My Chest Area And My Eyebrows Are Also Itching And Getting Fair

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Indian, AK
August 5

I Worked For A Chemical Company Handling, Dursban One Of The Ingredients Is Lindane Can This Chemical Trigger Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Subscriber asked a question 💭
November 11

I Was Told By A Health Provider To Take Vitamin D3 And Magnesium Glycinate To Slow Down The Vitiligo.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Worth, TX
November 27, 2023
Can Sunburn and Skin Injuries Trigger Vitiligo?
Does Stress or Emotional Trauma Cause Vitiligo To Develop?
Is Vitiligo Hereditary?
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in