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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 12 answers

What's A Common Misconception About Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 17 answers

I'm 54y/o Black Woman. I've Been Told That I Looked Like My 30's Or 40's UNTIL My Vitiligo Came. Has Anyone Seemed To Age Faster?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 12 answers

How Do You Handle Meeting People For The First Time, Especially Coworkers? What Do You Tell Yourself?

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Types Of Vitiligo And Treatment?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’m only 18 and I got my diagnosis when I was around 9. I developed 6 spots (forehead, neck, lower back and 3 small ones on my torso). They’re not symmetrical on both sides, just what seems like random spots. They haven’t spread at all since then and have kind of gotten better actually. The one on my forehead is almost not visible at all anymore, and the reason seems to be the sun. When researching, the thing you see the most is to stay away from the sun and use a lot of sunscreen. But my… read more

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I got vitiligo as a child after a bad sunburn at the beach and over the past 40 years the sun has repigmented all but my feet.

August 3, 2023

I’m Really Struggling With This Skin Disease.. I Have Patches Everywhere And I’m Feeling Depressed. Not Feeling Sorry For My Self

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oxfordshire United Kingdom

I don’t know how to get on with it ( as someone kindly put to me)

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

my 9 year old baby girl had dx with vitiligo.it broke my heart too, she cheerful beautiful girl, that the reason i need support group with same condition, we can share and face it together

July 13, 2023

Vitamin D3 And Sun Exposure

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Malaysia

Hi, my 3 years old daughter have vitiligo, her white patches are on her face and neck. I want to know is sun exposure good for vitiligo to re-pigment? Do anyone re-pigmented by taking vitamin D3?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Vitamin D3 is essential to take—especially if you are limiting your sun exposure.

November 27, 2023

Has Anyone Done The Optavia Diet While Getting Vitiligo Under Control?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Valley Center, CA

I need to lose weight and my partner is starting Optavia

Is Taking Vitamin C Not Good ?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hong Kong
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Do not take Vit C

May 2, 2023

What Is The Connection Between Mast Cells And Vitiligo? Is Anyone Familiar With Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭

What Is The Latest Medical Cream Or Medication To Slow The Process Of Pigmentation Loss

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Marysville, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

It's called Opzelura or Rux Cream from Incyte Pharmaceuticals. We have several articles and interviews with doctors about treatments in the Resources center that you can check out like this one. httread more

April 2, 2023

What If The Monobenzone Cream Stops Working To Remove The Pigment?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Indianapolis, IN

The brown pigment stopped coming back in my face

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

There are vitamins that work,but they are slow changing.
Be patient and see the change come.

April 1, 2023

I’m Completely Depigmented. Will I Develop Other Problems Now That My Immune System Has No Pigment Left To Attack? Ie- Alopecia Areata.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

I’m totally depigmented and now I’m loosing hair. Could it be because the vitiligo has turned to something else?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

No other problems after depigmentation is what I meant.

April 9, 2023

Ensayos Clínicos

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sunnyvale, CA

Hola soy Ligia lopez tengo vitiligo solo en mentón cerca de la boca desde el año 2003 y hace poco pase consulta con un dermatólogo pero solo me atendieron una una ves me recetó la crema de opzelura siento que va quitándome las manchas pero tenia otra Cita con la dermatóloga y me la cancelaron me dijeron que mi Medical de emergencia no cubría el dermatólogo estoy muy triste y deprimida por que la crema opzelura me está cayendo muy bien en mis manchas quisiera que me ayudaran con puedo aplicar… read more

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