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

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 10 answers

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

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 9 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 31 answers

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 20 answers
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First World Problem/question...lol...helpful Suggestions On Not Stressing Over This?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
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...

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

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

March 12

Would Anyone Be Willing To Share Ways They Started To Accept Their Vitiligo?

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Chicago, IL

I still have a hard time showing my face without make up. There are people I’ve know for years that have never seen my vitiligo. I’d like to be able to change that and would love to hear other’s experiences.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

What kind of makeup do u use ?

April 3, 2023

Hey Anyone Tried UV Light Therapy At Home?,some Handheld Devices Are Available At Amazon. Please Share Any Update You Guys Have Thanks

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Pune,india
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

In China, lot people with vitiligo used UVB and cream get color back

February 14, 2023

Is Vitiligo A Non-communicable Disease?

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Uganda, Kampala

Is There A Way To Get This To Stop Spreading?

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Whitsett, NC
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I read something about the UV light I don't really I don't think that would work either. What are the Vitiligo patches is it anything like the cream that I'm using

January 31, 2023

Early Over The Counter (or Other) Treatments For Fast Occurring Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, CA

Hi
This site is a wonderful looking resource which I just came across today. Thank you all for sharing your stories and information
I noticed a depigmented spot on my hand and near my midsection about 6-12 months ago and had my doctor refer me to a specialist whom I will be seeing in a month.
My concern is that I'm noticing a spot about half the diameter of a dime appearing very quickly above my upper lip and I'm worried that at the rate it's occurring it might be fully depigmented before I… read more

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hello Todd. And my wishes and support for us all. I went through what we all are dealing with. Sadly I am just watching it overtakemy entire body
The only thing , after spending a lot of money on… read more

January 12, 2023

What Are The Risks Of My Child Getting Vitiligo If One Parent Or Both Parents Has It?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pune,india
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

My son Also has vitiligo.

January 12, 2023

Is There Anybody Who Has 99% Depigmentation

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Western Cape South Africa
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I was until 2018 then re-pigment in my face, arms and legs.

October 11, 2023

Should I Get Married And Start A Family?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pune,india
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Yes you should just enjoy you life and love like nothing is wrong just love and enjoy the skin you are in.❤️❤️❤️

January 11, 2023

Does Vitiligo Impact Light Sensitivity?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hello, I was wondering if anyone else had extreme light sensitivity and if they have found that it is related to the vitiligo.

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