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Good Evening, My Villago Family. I Actually Found Something That Would Help Us Out Going Out In The Sun. Remember, We

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 5 answers

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

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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Vitiligo?

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How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Vitiligo?

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Hello, Could Someone Please Tell Me How I Can Contact Or Directly Ask A Question To Dr. John Harris???

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palos Hills, IL
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you so much
I just noticed this message that you sent to me, right now.

August 10, 2021

Stress Trigger?

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Saint Cloud, MN

Can anyone explain why stress triggers vitiligo or makes it spread more quickly?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Definitely

September 19

Are People With Vitiligo More Prone To Bug Bites, I Swear I Get Ate Up And It Seems To Be Around The White Areas

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Guilford, IN
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I believe it has to do with how warm or cool your skin is also.

February 21, 2021

What Type Of Makeup Best Covers Vitiligo?

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Yuma, AZ

I have tried Dermablend. I don't like it because it turns my skin orange. HELP!

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

They to find a sunscreen that covers it. 2 birds!

September 19

I Have Melasma And Vitiligo

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Western Australia

I am going through menopause and developed dark patches of Melasma on my cheeks. I also have small white patches of vitiligo. Being brown I am now 3 colours on my face!. My vitiligo appears trauma induced and is present on elbows, arms and knees.
I wonder when the melasma goes if vitiligo will replace the dark patches? Has anyone experienced this?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi Carolyn
I'm late to this thread party. If you're still there I'll say two things
One, welcome to the menopause club! Whoohooo!!!
Two, if you're interested, you could try VV to even out your skin… read more

February 20, 2023

Weird Question, But It Is Possible To Get "age Spots" In A Vitiligo Affected Area?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chico, CA

I have an appt. to see if my white patch is vitiligo, but I wonder if it could be since there's a brown "age spot" right in the middle of it. Anyone experience this before?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Interesting... today I noticed the age spot is losing pigmentation, now, too. Leading me closer to the diagnosis...

November 22, 2020

Hair Dye?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hamden, CT

Hi, I’ve been told over the years not to use hair dye that contains hydrogen peroxide but at my last visit to my Derm (who happens to specialize in oncology) he said I could go ahead and have it done with any hair dye. What’s the latest science? Thank you all.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I am convinced that Just for Men Beard Wash triggered my vitiligo. PPD in dye is very dangerous

September 19

Has Anyone Experienced Low White Blood Counts After Being Diagnosed With Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Cloud, MN
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi Tracy.  There's not a lot of information out there on this condition because it is a rare disorder.  The best resources are the Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry and if you are on… read more

July 27, 2021

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

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Saint Cloud, MN
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

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

June 10, 2021

Stress And Vitiligo

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Nelspruit, ZA

My daughter's Vitiligo spread like wild fire after her year end exam. She is only 12 and are not naturally prone to stress at all and exams at her age are not even that big a deal. This is worrying to me as there are a lot more stressful events to come. We do not put ANY pressure on any of our kids for marks at school - they must just always do their best - we know what each one's potential is. So I really try to "de-stress" all possible stressful situations from my side. Anyone with advise… read more

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

That’s a hard one because these last 2 years my vit has been “ off the chain! Progression. But I’m trying to educate myself more, make some dietary changes, get more rest & exercise, will see if it… read more

September 16, 2020
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