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How Do You Handle Meeting People For The First Time, Especially Coworkers? What Do You Tell Yourself?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 9 answers

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 6 answers

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 20 answers

Have Any Of You Noticed A Vicious Cycle Of Anxiety/depression And New Or Worsening Patches?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 10 answers
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How Do You Handle Unsolicited Advice Or Comments About Vitiligo?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

When people are sincere about asking which most are I usually give them my information that I know and what I have lived with in my life .

January 17, 2023

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Vitiligo?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

How can I purchase some of this soap?

March 15

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

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Fort Worth, TX

I have no insurance. And want some insite as to what I can use over the counter to fade the vitiligo spots? It's spreading everywhere faster than ever before. Is it something I am eating?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Mamabear4
Thank You for your advice and for reaching out to me. It's appreciated. I was told that stress is the main cause of this autoimmune deficiency. And to me it's difficult to handle everyday… read more

March 29

Which Vitiligo Symptom Surprised You The Most?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

The patches started showing up on other parts of the body as well. U cant even imagine.😅

November 17

What's A Common Misconception About Vitiligo?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Misconception that it can’t be cured . With the right diet and supplements , and lifestyle it can be !

October 11

How Do You Thank Your Family And Friends For Their Support?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

You know what personally I won't thank anyone because that would admit something is wrong with Me I think vitiligo is different and beautiful and if someone has a problem with that,that is their… read more

April 4, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccination And Vitiligo

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pakistan

Hello
I want to ask that should I go for COVID-19 vaccination ? My main concern is that the vaccine will make the immune system more enhanced to fight against corona virus so I think it will also effect Vitiligo
Kindly answer
Thank you

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

no change.

August 3, 2023

Has Anyone Else Ordered A Home Phototherapy "machine"?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Clinton Township, MI

Dr. Lim just approved this for me as it is 40 minutes to treatment each way and getting harder with work. I am just wondering if it will be a big machine as well, how would I operate it alone, and where would I put it?

Would love to hear from someone who has done this.

And - I am not even sure yet if my insurance will cover it yet.

Have a great day!

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I started NB UVB in 2002 in a dermatologist's office. The PA I was dealing with suggested a home unit after around a year of light treatments in their office. My insurance company paid for it. I doubt… read more

August 23, 2023

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?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nashville, TN
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hey Rhonda, I’m 53 and have noticed a bit of the same. Melanin itself is an antioxidant and slows the aging effects of UVA rays so that could be one factor. And like Sibongile said, stress is also a… read more

November 26

What Do You Look Forward To Accomplishing In 2023?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Awesome! My husband is a YA author. What is your book about?

April 5, 2023
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