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Is Taking Vitamin C Not Good ?

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Hong Kong
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Do not take Vit C

Looking For Insight To UVF Protecting Clothes, Umbrellas, Etc

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Detroit, MI

My dermatologist has suggested the protective clothing to aid in sun coverage the clothing lines are through, Columbia, and Coolibar. Please share any other sites and or suggestions.

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Can Couple Both With Vitiligo Get Married?

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Ithaca, MI

I've been quite stressful lately since my girlfriend told me she has vitiligo too. I have vitiligo on neck, hand, body and leg. She told me she has some on back and chin.

I have multiple questions
1. What's the odd of inheriting vitiligo to children if only one of us have it?
2. What's the odd of inheriting vitiligo to children if both of us have it?
3. Any way to minimize or prevent the effect to children? I'm just quite concerned that if our children grew up and complain about this to us.
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@A MyVitiligoTeam Member I have researched this information and can’t find any definitive information. I personally will not take a 20% chance that my child may have it. Doctors seem to downplay my… read more

What Is A Recommended Xtrac UV For The House. My Son Doesn’t Have Time To Go To The Doctors Office Three Times A Week.

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Miami, FL
Upcoming Therapies for Vitiligo - Q&A with Dr. John Harris Read Article...
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My daughter went to the dermatologist for 2 years, 2-3 times a week and it was very difficult but we got results from the xtrac machine. She was 99.9% repigmented and then we started noticing spots… read more

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

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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...

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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

Gloves Safe To Use For Someone With Vitiligo

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Hello
I'm Daniel and have just joined here. I got diagnosed with generalized Vitiligo. I have it on my hands, too.
I'll have to wear sterile gloves at work (medical sector).
I've read about potentially harmful ingredients in Latex gloves (phenols) that can aggravate Vitiligo on the hands.
Source: https://vitiligosociety.org/about-vitiligo/.
Apparently molecules containing an aromatic ring or Sulhydryl groups are potentially dangerous.

I'm starting to believe that sterile Nitrile gloves are… read more

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There are gloves to protect your skin but they are very expensive it is site online called fox glove protection for vitiligo. I have about 4 pair of them but they are expensive

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

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Portland, OR
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Excimer laser and the right diet and lifestyle

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

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Indian, AK
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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.

Does Vitiligo Put Us At Risk For Other Diseases, And If So, Which?

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Saint Cloud, MN
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My blood work came back nearly perfect last year in Nov I think mine happened when I cracked a tooth and got very nervous and upset that I may need a root canal also noticed after working in the… read more

How Can I Protect My Effected Area From Sun

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