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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 29 answers

Interested To Know If Anyone Has Ever Seen A Integrative Medicine Doctor And Had A Connection With Gut Health And Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 3 answers

Which Vitiligo Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 17 answers

Is Anyone Having Positive Effects With Using Any Kind Of Cream? That Fades Out The Spots?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 4 answers
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Sorry L Have Been Away My Son And Mom Passed!

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Miami Lakes, FL

I dread the summer now that it will be hot sun and beaches but unfortunately not for me because of my Vitiligo!!😥 l have had it for 29 years!

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

So sorry
Bug hug
I'm new

February 28

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Vitiligo?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

How can I purchase some of this soap?

March 15

I'm Trying To Quit Coffee And Struggling. Is Anyone Drinking Mushroom Coffee And Have Good Results Such As Slowing The Spread Of Vitiligo

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

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Toronto, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you Michael!

February 27

Does Skin Grafting And Cell Transfer Hurt

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA

Are We Any Way Closer To Getting A Cure??? I Dread The Summer Coming When I Know My Appearance Will Change So Much.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dublin, IE
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Brave
I guess I'll get to that eventually

February 27

I Have Vitiligo Around My Mouth And In The Last Couple Weeks It’s Been Very Pink/ Red Why Is It Pink And What Can I Do To Help It?

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Asheville, NC

It feels like it’s spreading a little and hasn’t really for a year, and I use sunscreen so I don’t think it’s sunburn.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Mine also first affected the lips people thought is HIV, just avoid stress and stop using lip sticks

February 28

Do I Need To Let The Doctor Know I Have The Skin Condition

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Airdrie, UK
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Yes moreso a dermatologist

February 28

Hi There, What Is Best Treatment To Cover Or Hide Vitiligo In The Scrotum Area? Thank Very Much

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

Can Opzelura Harm Healthy Skin?

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Las Vegas, NV

I have some pale patches I'm not sure are vitiligo. Doc said to use opzelura on them and that it won't harm the healthy skin, but is that right? I asked AI (Gemini), and it said opzelura can lighten healthy skin. Plus, opzelura is expensive, and I don't want to waste a precious ounce on pale but healthy skin. I have a black light but am having trouble distinguishing vitiligo from healthy skin. Everything seems to fluoresce.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I've been a little skeptical with opzelura so far. March 1 will be month 5. I've been using it in small areas where my vit is. I have not seen anything promising yet but I have seen some new spots… read more

February 18
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