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MyVitiligoTeam

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The social network for those living with vitiligo. Parents and spouses of someone living with #vitiligo are also welcome!

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Since its founding in 2011, World Vitiligo Day has become a global event with the purpose of raising awareness of vitiligo. Check out coverage from World Vitiligo Day 2022 in collaboration with @stepupf4vitiligo:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/worl…

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While it's true that vitiligo can cause changes to hearing, vision, and eye color, most people with vitiligo will not notice any symptoms apart from skin depigmentation." Read more:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/we-a…

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"...the support I’ve received from the vitiligo community. The connections I have made, the conversations that have encouraged me to be confident, and the sense of togetherness I’ve felt — especially on social media — have been amazing." Read more:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/3-th…

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During a live Q&A, dermatologist Dr. Richard Huggins answered questions about vitiligo treatments, related conditions, and how to manage symptoms. Watch the full event here:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/trea…

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What new therapies are coming for vitiligo and what are JAK Inhibitors? What clinical trials are underway for vitiligo? How do I get involved in clinical trials? We asked Dr.Harris a #vitiligo specialist all this and more:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/upco…

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One MyVitiligoTeam member wrote “I am curious … do many of you women also have thyroid problems? I read that vitiligo can make you have thyroid problems.” check out this resource discussing vitiligo and thyroid autoimmunity:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/viti…

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Vitiligo is a skin condition that disrupts the normal functioning of melanocytes. Did you know that #melanocytes are also found within your eye's irises, uvea, and retinas? Read more on how this lead to vision changes or vision loss:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/viti…

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If you’re living with #vitiligo, you could be considering how drinking alcohol could affect your health or treatment options. Learn more about vitiligo and alcohol consumption:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/is-t…

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"I told her my spots were called vitiligo, and that it was like my body had given itself a tattoo. The girl then told me how much she liked them and started playing the cloud game with my spots." Read more about Danielle Wheeler's vitiligo turning point:myvitiligoteam.com/resources/ive-…

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Acceptance. Treatment. Love. Registration is now open for #WorldVitiligoDay-USA, presented by Global Vitiligo Foundation happening in Atlanta June 23-25! Take advantage of early bird savings on this amazing experience for the #vitiligo community by registering soon:2023.wvdusa.org

Acceptance. Treatment. Love. Registration is now open for #WorldVitiligoDay-USA, presented by <a href="/StepUp4Vitiligo/">Global Vitiligo Foundation</a> happening in Atlanta June 23-25! Take advantage of early bird savings on this amazing experience for the #vitiligo community by registering soon:2023.wvdusa.org
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Universal or complete vitiligo are the terms for full-body vitiligo that covers approximately 80 percent of the body or more. Check out this guide to learn more about full-body vitiligo: fal.cn/3wduu

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Facial vitiligo is usually seen in patches around the mouth, eyes, nose, and ears. Read more about what to expect from diagnosis as well as what treatment options are available for facial vitiligo: fal.cn/3wX39

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Some individuals with vitiligo say they notice their condition improves if they avoid eating food containing gluten. “I try to eat mostly gluten-free and I feel it does help me,” wrote one MyVitiligoTeam member. Read more: fal.cn/3x32Q

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A celebrity embracing their #vitiligo in the public eye helps amplify awareness of everyone who shares their condition. Read more and join over 12,000 people living with vitiligo: fal.cn/3xCrq

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Meet the A-Team, co-hosting @stepup4vitiligo's #WorldVitiligoDay -USA in Atlanta: Justin Hall, Spotted Skin Alisha Archibald, So Rare They Stare and Perry Whaley, #Vitiligo Man of Action. Check out the schedule and register for this amazing weekend! 2023.wvdusa.org

Meet the A-Team, co-hosting @stepup4vitiligo's #WorldVitiligoDay -USA in Atlanta: Justin Hall, Spotted Skin Alisha Archibald, So Rare They Stare and Perry Whaley, #Vitiligo Man of Action. Check out the schedule and register for this amazing weekend! 2023.wvdusa.org
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Tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal infection that affects the top layer of the skin. This infection may be mistaken for vitiligo, as it causes discolored patches of lighter skin. Learn more: fal.cn/3xUyh

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Did you know #vitiligo can potentially be triggered by various environmental factors such as #stress in people who have genetic risk factors associated with the condition? Read more on how stress could contribute to vitiligo: fal.cn/3xWZy

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#Vitiligo community members: Global Vitiligo Foundation wants you in the picture for this year’s #WorldVitiligoDay-USA event on June 23-25 in Atlanta! Now’s the time to register for #WVDATL23-themed Acceptance. Treatment. Love. 2023.wvdusa.org

#Vitiligo community members: <a href="/StepUp4Vitiligo/">Global Vitiligo Foundation</a> wants you in the picture for this year’s #WorldVitiligoDay-USA event on June 23-25 in Atlanta! Now’s the time to register for #WVDATL23-themed Acceptance. Treatment. Love. 2023.wvdusa.org
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If you’ve received a #vitiligo diagnosis, you may have questions regarding your condition, treatment options, and risks. Check out more from vitiligo expert Dr. Amit Pandya as he discusses how he helps others manage the condition:fal.cn/3yI7h