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

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 5 answers

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

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

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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Vitiligo?

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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

Has Anyone Experienced Low White Blood Counts After Being Diagnosed With Vitiligo?

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Saint Cloud, MN
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi Tracy.  There's not a lot of information out there on this condition because it is a rare disorder.  The best resources are the Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry and if you are on… read more

July 27, 2021

Does Anyone Have A Recommendation How To Stop Vitiligo From Spreading??

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Morgan Hill, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Limit stress…make this a priority. Eat Whole Foods over processed foods, get lots of sleep and vitamin D👍🏻😊

October 14

Good Evening, My Villago Family. I Actually Found Something That Would Help Us Out Going Out In The Sun. Remember, We

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX

we still need to protect ourselves, no matter what through the sun, but I found some clothing on Amazon.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you so much for sharing. I’ll check this out.

September 5

Is Anyone Experiencing Hair Loss With Vitiligo? I Am Experiencing It At The Temples, I Have Vitiligo On My Face.

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

No can't say I have

August 14

I Am Fair Complected . I Have Vitiligo On My Face . I Am Looking For A Make Up That Covers It Up . I Have Tried So Many And Spent So Much?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wv

Vitiligo .

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Zanderm Camouflage Makeup is what I use. It's made for people with Vitiligo. I am pleased with it. Less obvious to see on facial area.

August 5

What Tips Do You Have To Help With Seasonal Allergies?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I live by the sentiment of your last sentence
"No point worrying about something you can't do anything about. If you can do something about it then surely it makes more sense to do it rather than… read more

May 21

How To Stop The Spread Of Vitiligo

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pakistan
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thanks ❤️

March 4

Is It Possible To Just Depigment Skin On Face And Neck As These Are The Places That Have The Most Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, ZA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Melanocytes grow from base of hair shaft and faces hairy so the eye drops people actually use to get thick eyelashes sometimes Koreans figured out to use the eye drops on your lost pigment areas… read more

March 2

I’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newtown, PA

It’s a mild case right now, but I don’t know what expect down the road. Any advice on how to live healthfully with this condition?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you, GB. So happy to learn that you had success with the therapy you describe.

January 10
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