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

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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Vitiligo In The Heat?

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

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What's A Common Misconception About Vitiligo?

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How Did Your Diagnosis Go? I Had My Doctor Look At The White Patches, Say Vitiligo And Thats It. Are There Tests That Should Be Asked For?

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Mesa, AZ
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I went to a dermatologist for something else, showed them the small white spot under my arm, she said you have Vitiligo, put this ointment on. It may help, but it will be slow. That was it - Nothing… read more

March 10

I Started Using Opzelura. Curious If Anyone Else Is Using It? How Long Have You Used It And Have You Seen Any Results?

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Baltimore, MD

I have been using it for two months now. I apply it two times a day. I also do light treatments for some areas. I was hoping others could share their expereinces.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

UBV light@ dermatologist office.5minutes/3 times aweek

November 7

I Asked Earlier Vitamin B 12 And Folic Acid Is Helped To Cure Vitiligo ?

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Sri Lanka
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Is there a relationship between thyroid disorder and Vitiligo ?
Is Lack of thyroxine also related to Vitiligo?

September 13, 2023

Okay For All Of My Blondes Out There, Does Getting Highlights And Lowlights Trigger Your Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Denver, CO

I don’t have any evidence of vitiligo on my scalp yet but certainly don’t want to encourage it. Basically, I don’t feel very cute in my natural boring hair color. Could I just ask my hair dresser to keep the foils far from scalp?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Stacey3 I have no qualifications to advice you to permanently dye, highlight or lowlight your blonde hair if you have no evidence of vitiligo in your scalp. I have read articles from medical licensed… read more

September 27, 2023

Cover-up

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
TEXAS, TX

Anyone know of a good makeup to cover vitiligo I tried zanderm but didn't work for me waste of money. Maybe something that is water proof?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I have tried many different things to cover my vitiligo. Fake Bake works the best on me with my light skin tone. I apply it on my spots with a qtip, let it dry, then apply it all over. I have… read more

November 20, 2022

Wondering If Anyone Has Tried Ginko Biloba? What Is A Safe Amount To Take?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brewster, WA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

TW Tudor & Qu, let me know if you have any effect after 2 years 😉

August 10, 2023

Dear Dr. I Got Vitiligo So Should I Take A Vaccine Covid 19 Because Currently I Have Lived In Impact Area. Thank In Advance

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Please get vaccinated. My Vitiligo is repigmenting even though I got vaccinated with biontech twice. I changed my diet and my vitiligo is healing. Going to get my booster soon. Let's stop this pandemiread more

November 18, 2021
COVID-19 and Vitiligo Essential Updates Read more >

Hair Dye?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hamden, CT

Hi, I’ve been told over the years not to use hair dye that contains hydrogen peroxide but at my last visit to my Derm (who happens to specialize in oncology) he said I could go ahead and have it done with any hair dye. What’s the latest science? Thank you all.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I am convinced that Just for Men Beard Wash triggered my vitiligo. PPD in dye is very dangerous

September 19

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

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

Don't laugh (ok, you can laugh..) For literally years...I have started my New Year's resolutions in early October. So by time holidays roll around, I am already in the gym and eating better! It has… read more

November 26

What Natural Dye Can Be Used To Get Temporary For Skin?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Montreal, QC
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

looks good and realistic Joe3, glad you found a good cover up. I use dema base when i'm wanting to cover up which also works pretty well

September 7
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