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I Was Told By A Health Provider To Take Vitamin D3 And Magnesium Glycinate To Slow Down The Vitiligo.

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 19 answers

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

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 26 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 28 answers

Which Vitiligo Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 17 answers
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Is Anyone Know Why Some Spots Are Growing So Fast? I Signed Up For Webinar Coming Up On Aug 22nd With Incyte To Ask More Questions.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Raeford, NC
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I learned stress causes it to spread.

August 11, 2023

Protopic Only

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sweden

Has anyone experienced regaining some pigmentation on a vitiligo patch on the face after using Protopic regularly for a period of time?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

It has softened the spots my daughter has if she uses it consistantly.

August 11, 2023

What Are The Thoughts Regarding Make Up To Cover Up The Face Area

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Hatboro, PA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Bare minerals. I use 3 concealers and mineral foundation. No one can see my vitiligo on my face.

October 1, 2023

What Brand Of GINKGO BILOBA Anyone Taking ?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hong Kong

Can I Safely Have Laser Hair Removal?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario, CA

I have had vitiligo on my feet since I was a small child. Over the past 7 years I started getting vitiligo on my hands and now I have a small area in my armpits and one spot under my breast
I want to have laser hair removal but am told it can make vitiligo spread (which I’m not too concerned about) and that it can be dangerous. Has anyone had laser hair removal and had it spread? How badly did it spread? I feel like it might be worth a little spread to never have to shave again
I would… read more

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I think it could only because i just read an article on this website about sunburn and vitiligo, but if you use one of the ointments like Tacrolimus after each laser treatment maybe it will prevent… read more

August 11, 2023

Has Anyone Tried Peptides As A Treatment?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI

If so, have you experienced success? I am researching for possible treatment for my 10 year old. Topicals and phototherapy have been giving her anxiety and I'm trying to find alternative treatments for now.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

No, but please post if you get good results.

August 11, 2023

Vitologo And Lechen Sclerosis Genital Area

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Va Beach VA

I have vitologo and lechen sclerosis how can you have this treated? I have been suffering for 7 months in my Genital area. This started after the Keytruda Treatment so I had to stop.
If you have any information please share it with me. Very painful. Tjanks

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

If I happen to read anything that is helpful I will pass it along.

August 11, 2023

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

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
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

Opzelura

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oro Valley, AZ

We have BCBS and they just denied the prescription for Oplezura because they said it was cosmetic. Has anyone been denied and used the Oplezura discount card instead? If so, was it a big saving?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Sorry for the type O! I was able to get a discount through Opzelura. I will find out today how much I need to pay out of pocket.

August 4, 2023
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