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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

Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 12 answers

Has Anyone Been Able To Reverse Your Condition With Diet, Natural Supplements And Exercise?

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536 questions

IV Lamp Or Laser

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone use a IV lamp or laser phototherapy at home? Has it been successful? Which one do you use? Can you please share a link
I looked into the clinics that does the laser but it’s so expensive and my insurance doesn’t cover it

Saw this post from 3 months ago but didn’t see any responses. Very interested as I recently got diagnosed

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you!!

June 20, 2022

Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Vitiligo?

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

I haven’t noticed dietary things affecting mine. I did changed jobs after a few years and that relieved a lot of stress! That was huge.

July 22

Has Anyone Been Using The New Opzelura Cream? I Started In Nov 2022.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hampton, GA

I heard it takes a min. of 12 weeks to see any progress. I added UVB at least 3x a week to see if it speeds the progress. Just wanted to hear about any other's experiences.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Just started on it

September 19

Has Anyone Had 100 % Of Their Pigment Leave....them Years Later Start To Reappear A Little?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houma, LA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Do you use any makeup to make you appear to
have pigment? If so what kind?

July 7, 2022

What’s The Best Vitiligo Treatment In Market You Would Recommend?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Portland, OR
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Excimer laser and the right diet and lifestyle

October 11

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

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cheyenne, WY
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Yes of course

October 11

Tattoos

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
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

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

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

June 28

Would Someone Explain The Difference Between Acrofacial And Generalized Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
McLean, VA

I’ve seen so many charts and read conflicting information about these two types. Thank everyone who is willing to answer or know the answer to this question.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Ay ay ay, vitiligo is vitiligo is vitiligo 😊 Sping, warm weather time. Time to get our confidence back, wear short sleaves, summer 👗, shorts! We can do this!

May 8, 2023

What Type Of Makeup Best Covers Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Yuma, AZ

I have tried Dermablend. I don't like it because it turns my skin orange. HELP!

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

They to find a sunscreen that covers it. 2 birds!

September 19

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

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Be well...try relaxation methods

September 19
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