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I Can't Get Into A Dernaroligist For 6 MonthsVitiligo Has Spread To My EyelidsI Scratch Them EndlesslyAny Advise On A Cream Ro Stop Itch?
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Robyn2 great to here this news of your purchasing antihistamine to control your problem with scratching. 😃

posted April 11 (edited)
I Keep Going Back & Forth W/ Myself On Whether Or Not I Should Show My Vitiligo In My Professional Headshots For Work. What Do You Think?
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I tried doing dermablend makeup for a few months it was too much! I have hot flashes and I hated the clothing stains. So I found out my eyes could pop with color and I do lipsticks and glosses! No… read more

posted 4 days ago
How Does Vitiligo Effect Your Hearing And Eyes
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VITILIGO

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Moira hello! Vitiligo can cause hearing loss, which is estimated to affect 12–38% of people with the condition. This is because vitiligo can destroy auditory melanocytes, which are cells in the inner… read more

posted April 8
Does Vitiligo Affect The Heart? Should A Young Athlete Get An EKG Or Echocardiogram? The
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I Want To Know About Vitiligo Of Genitals. How Do You Cope With It In Your Sexual Life.
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posted March 30
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I make sure I shut the light off !

posted April 6
Has Anyone Experienced Depigmentation In The Face, But Pigmentation Of The Skin Returns Then Vitaligo Returns Again?
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I have had universal vitaligo for approximately 5 years.

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I don't have depgimention on my face, but this happens all the time for me on the parts of the body I have lost pigmentation -the colour comes back a bit then fades again. My vitiligo is also getting… read more

posted March 31 (edited)
Is There Any Connection Between Skin Peeling And Vitiligo
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Rafti hello here is the answer to your question; Differences between pityriasis versicolor and vitiligo Pityriasis versicolor can sometimes be confused with vitiligo, as they both cause the skin to… read more

posted March 31
Does Anyone Take Omega 3 Supplement? And Does It Help Your Vitiligo At All?
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posted March 30
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I take the Omega 3 supplement, but it doesn't seem to help. I read B12 and Folic Acid. Seems to work some.😃

posted March 31
Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Vitiligo?
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I have vitiligo for last 24 years , now a days it's spreading 4th time rapidly. I got back all pigment with few diet restrictions and I got results thought it was slow but it worked I swear. I was… read more

posted April 30 (edited)
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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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.

posted May 4
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