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Which Vitiligo Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 17 answers

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?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 13 answers

I Am Facing Vitiligo From 2003. I Found This Disease Is NonCurable AM I RIGHT

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 5 answers

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

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 9 answers
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Has Anyone Else Experienced Hair Loss?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mesa, AZ

Has anyone else experiened hair loss? Every place my vitiligo spreads I am losing hair as well. It just streted spreading to my head where I have white hair appearing. Im very scared to lose my hair.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

No Hair loss, but hair line, eyebrow have turned white.

January 12

What Can I Use As A Coverage On My Face And Neck To Conceal Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gainesville, FL

I would like a concealer to blend with my foundation on my face especially around my mouth and neck.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Use a sunscreen with color to match.

September 19

First World Problem/question...lol...helpful Suggestions On Not Stressing Over This?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Denver, CO

So true first world problem....as part of a performance award in my corporate role, will get to go to a resort in Mexico. I ought to be thrilled. Yet, my anxiety over how to not be "the weird one" and avoid the sun on the beach while trying to be part of the group has me a bit stressed. Self imposed anxiety, right? Anyone else have universal vitiligo and try to "fit in" on a flipping beach? Lol...

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

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… read more

March 12

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

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
St. Joseph, MO
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

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

March 23

Traveling For The Holidays? If So, Can You Share Your Favorite Travel Tips?

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

I agree but this does NOT
stop me from traveling !

May 11, 2023

Just Curious When It Comes To Non-segmental. How Fast Or Slow Does This Progress?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
McLean, VA

I’ve read so many stories of people’s spots spreading fast and mine (at one point I was getting one once a month) and now (I believe) 3 of my spots are reverting back. Does that mean mine is going away? I’m confused. Thank you.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Amen!🙏🏼

October 24, 2021

Vaccine

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pompano Beach, FL

has anyone seen a huge flare up after takimg the vaccine. Did a dr give any advice ?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

But was it Covid, the vaccine or the stressors associated with all? I know that for me, I can map the spread by the stress I was experiencing.

March 17, 2022
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Hello, Could Someone Please Tell Me How I Can Contact Or Directly Ask A Question To Dr. John Harris???

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palos Hills, IL
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you so much
I just noticed this message that you sent to me, right now.

August 10, 2021

I Am 72'years. Got Vitiligo When I Was 18. Taking Lukoskin. Is There Effective Medicine To Stop Spreading And Curing?

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

I did that but Nitika Kohli maam told me not to do so. But my patches grew even more. So after5-6 months i left the treatment. Remember they have strict diet restriction.

November 17

Hello, Has Anyone From This Group Used Protopic 0.1% Ointment? If Yes, Did It Work Or At Least Help?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you Michael!

February 27
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