Go and enjoy yourself please don’t let what others may think or say keep you from going. I love the beach at first it was challenging ppl looking at you like a freak. I go I put on my 2 piece and enjoy myself we get one shot at this thing called life so live.

I am wondering the same thing. I have always tried to cover up my Vitiligo and I really don’t talk about it with anyone. I can not figure out how to tackle that situation. I feel like I should not have to explain why I have blotchy skin, especially not to coworkers. When I was younger, I could pretty much cover it up. Now, I have so many areas I can’t do that. I would love to go on a tropical vacation, but I don’t have enough confidence to do so. I don’t think that’s a first world problem. It’s much deeper than that. I know I’m not giving you helpful suggestions, but know you are not alone in the situation.

Please understand the only reason I uged her not to go to the beach, I would think all of you know, when we have lost our Epidermis, we have really no protection against skin cancer.. Even at my old age, because I am 99'9% depimentated, I do not do much sun. If any of you saw me, you would think I was just pale.. Please all of you protect yourselves as much as possible.

I encourage you not to go. But, if you are insisting on going, be sure to have a big umbrella, try to stay under the shade as much as possible.. As for as your skin I am assuming you are blotchie,, I know it is tough on you younger folks, just do youself a favor and do all you can to protect yourself from the sun..

Aside from concerns about sun exposure as somone else mentioned, which is valid, I agree with others on the importance of not letting your condition limit you from social events. A counselor offered me this mantra to tell myself: "It's them, not me." Meaning, that if someone has a problem with my vitiligo, that's a personal issue they have with themselves not a problem with me. It is good perspective to keep in mind. You may want to come up with something similar. Another thing I will share is that I went to the beach one summer when my vitiligo was not as prevalent, and saw a man enjoying the beach with his family. He had more widespread vitiligo and I was so inspired by him and how much fun he appeared to be having. I keep that in mind to overcome mg own fears and anxiety. I bet seeing you out there on the beach could/will inspire someone, too. Either way, congrats on your achievements and hope you enjoy!