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What's A Common Misconception About Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 17 answers

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

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 10 answers

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Vitiligo?

By A MyVitiligoTeam Member 20 answers

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

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San Francisco, CA
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I haven’t noticed dietary things affecting mine. I did changed jobs after a few years and that relieved a lot of stress! That was huge.

July 22

I Am Trying To Get Some Opzelura Cream But My Insurance Will Not Cover It. Has Anyone Had Success With Their Insurance Approving Opzelura?

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Honolulu, HI
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you for this information.
I was finally able to get the Opzelura cream approved by my insurance. My dermatologist had to write a letter.

May 4

Has Anyone Tried Dermahealer NBUVB Lamp?

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Cincinnati, OH
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I did clinic UVB therapy with a steroid cream, then eventually purchased a UVB light for home use. It’s very labor intensive and I eventually gave up on this. Opzulera has been a better option for me… read more

May 4

Recently And On The Website, There Has Been Advertisement For RECOULEUR. Has Anyone Know Of Or Had Success With This Product?

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Chesapeake Beach, MD

How Much Joint And Muscle Pain Are You Having With Systemic Vitiligo.

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Kalispell, MT

Is There Anyone Is The Chicago Are That Comes Highly Recommended For Micropigmentation Tattooing For Smaller Localized Areas Of Vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

I have a 1-1/2" spot on my chest and some speckling in the same region. I'd like to try to match it a reasonable as I could. I'm a SWM in my 60's average to medium Caucasian that can tans pretty dark. (I know this is not anywhere near as bad as some of you have here, but it has bothered me significantly all my life to the point I don't take my shirt off outside--I just don't want to explain it to people anymore). I'm looking for a cosmetic technician near me. I'm just north of Chicago. Please… read more

Hello- Does Anyone Use A Long Lasting Lipstick That They Like And Really Works For 12-24hours Against Water And Food? Thanks

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nashville, TN
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thank you for this information. I will have to try it. It has some good reviews.

April 4

I Have Pernicious Anemia. Can Vitamin Deficiency Be Caused By Auto Immune.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Seaford, DE

Diagnosed with Barretts esophagus last summer. I'm wondering if it's tied to auto immune disease from the pernicious anemia. Acid reflux symptoms

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I was diagnosed with megaloblastic anemia my early 30’s. That lead to being diagnosed with Graves’ disease.

March 18

What Can I Do To Make My Hands And Feet Better?

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Newton Junction, NH
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hi, the freckles are the skin repigmenting! You want that!Opzalura will speed repigmentation process ! It worked extremely well when used everyday, twice a day, I’m very sensitive and had some side… read more

March 23

Is There A Cure Yet? Mine Is Spreading On My Arms Now. Ugh!

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Euclid, OH
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

There is no cure. Ask your Dermatologist about Opzelura if you are interested in repigmenting some areas on your body. There is financial help I believe through Incyte. They are the company who make… read more

March 16
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