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

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Which Vitiligo Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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

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Has Anyone Tried Dermahealer NBUVB Lamp?

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Cincinnati, OH
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I did clinic UVB therapy with a steroid cream, then eventually purchased a UVB light for home use. It’s very labor intensive and I eventually gave up on this. Opzulera has been a better option for me… read more

May 4

Has Anyone Else Run Into Trouble With Getting Insurance To Cover Your Opzelura? If So, How Did Your Medical Team Get It Approved?

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Cheyenne, WY
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi where are you?

December 13

Has Any One Bought A Phototherapy Lamp? I See Them Online For $300-$500 And Can’t Imagine Spending That And Not Having Results.

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Illinois City, IL

I found them on uvderma and would just like to know if anyone’s tried them?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I just bought a blue light phototherapy home unit for $350. Still trying to figure out setting. It’s been about three weeks and it appears that some of my pigmentation is coming back in areas. Very… read more

August 28, 2023

I Don't Feel Confident About My Body I Have No Hope

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Tamil Nadu, India
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I'm sorry....praying that they find a cure for vitiligo soon. My daughter was diagnosed when she was around four or five and we were hoping it was segmented because it was only on her neck. Now she's… read more

August 11, 2023

Topical Corticosteroids

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Tampa, FL, FL

Does anyone try opzelura cream?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I started with Tactrolimus and steroids. Minimal result. Just started Opzelura

September 19

Anyone Else Seen Rapid Increase In Depigmentation After Having Had Covid?

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Bournemouth, UK

I have vitiligo all over my body but over the last few months it has started to spread really quickly, quicker than ever before. I am wondering if it's because I had covid earlier in the year or if it is a result of having had 3 covid jabs?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I’m just recovering from covid, and I’ve had 2 shots and 1 booster (before catching it). I have noticed my left hand is getting lighter, and my nose is getting lighter. Not sure if it’s due to… read more

December 23, 2022
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Vitiligo Organics Naturally

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lilongwe

Hello farm . Has any one on this forum used Australian Vitiligo organics naturally repigmentation product , if Yes how can you rate or recommend it

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi Ken, I have been using vitiligo organics since Aug 12 (4 month). My entire neck was almost filled with white patches and now I have abouy 60% repigmentation on my neck and it is getting better. My… read more

5 days ago

Has Anyone Had Vision Problems With Their Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’m 39 and my vitiligo started back in may of this year. It’s on both of my eyebrows and I noticed my vision is getting worse and worse with a lot of sensitivity to light.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I feel like I read an article months ago on vitiligo and vision. If I can find it I’ll share it.

July 7, 2023

Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) Phototherapy

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Gainesville, GA

I have not discussed this with any doctor because it scares me. However I have the question of whether this is to return the skin color and is it an ongoing treatment? Is it expensive treatment?

Thank you,
Martina.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi qu
Thank you for this information. I am tight with cash but it doesn't seems too expensive, definitely making an appointment with dermatologist to check this up maybe I can apply it around my lips… read more

August 3, 2021

I Have Melasma And Vitiligo

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Western Australia

I am going through menopause and developed dark patches of Melasma on my cheeks. I also have small white patches of vitiligo. Being brown I am now 3 colours on my face!. My vitiligo appears trauma induced and is present on elbows, arms and knees.
I wonder when the melasma goes if vitiligo will replace the dark patches? Has anyone experienced this?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi Carolyn
I'm late to this thread party. If you're still there I'll say two things
One, welcome to the menopause club! Whoohooo!!!
Two, if you're interested, you could try VV to even out your skin… read more

February 20, 2023
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