I’m wondering what other conditions people got after being diagnosed with vitiligo. Or before for that matter. I’ve seen some discussions of psoriasis. What other conditions did you get? Did they come before or after the vitiligo?
I had lichen sclerosis, then vitilago then raynauds. The vitilago got worse with pregnancy both times, and it's pretty much spread everywhere now. Distant memories of my maternal grandmother having… read more
I was told this by two doctors that Vitiligo is a fungus -I was also told by a dermatologist that is also associated and related to Hypo Thyroidism -Does anyone else have any information on this ? Are both Autoimmune issues too? Any feedback greatly appreciated
Kindly TL
While it may not be a fungus, I have experiened a higher susceptibility to fungal infections on my skin. It makes me wonder if skin biome composition interacts with fungus differently
I have read… read more
Yes!! I also often got mistaken for being way younger than I actually was BEFORE vitiligo
It is discouraging, I was proud of how young I used to look
My eyebrows are almost all gray, along with… read more
AHowe hello and welcome to My Vitiligo Team! To answer your question on Genetic testing for vitiligo is primarily conducted within the research setting to study the genetic basis of the condition and… read more
Thanks a lot for your nice response and we are suffering from non-segmental Vitiligo as per your interpretation. How to know exactly whether this is related to hypothyroidism or any other thyroid… read more
I was told by a family member that getting tats can cause spreading?? I have a sleeve and several other tats but never noticed spread due to tats or that i noticed. I have how ever noticed it spreads under them but not covering them, Anyone here got a opinion ?? for years ive said i was going cover my spots with tats but at this point its spread to much . I have always been embarrassed especially when ppl ask questions or points it out I never understood why some ppl went out of there way to… read more
I have a half sleeve but at this point gonna go for full sleeves on both arms , probably hands too, when I have the money. So little pigment left on arms and hands anyway, unless my doctor thinks… read more
I’ve had vitiligo for 51 years and my skin is all white. Now I’m starting to get brown spots on my face and arms. I went to the dermatologist and she said it was my brown skin coming back! 😳 Wow!
It finally took me all theses years to turn all white and now my skin wants to be brown again! I just can’t catch a break. I’ve used skin bleach but want to use a natural way to fade the brown spots any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.
There are 2 different scenarios for people with Viriligo, some people have autoimmune vitiligo, & others who have no underlying issue just Vitiligo. If it’s autoimmune, you can possibly if under the… read more
I went to a dermatologist for something else, showed them the small white spot under my arm, she said you have Vitiligo, put this ointment on. It may help, but it will be slow. That was it - Nothing… read more
I was just diagnosed with V last week after having the pigmentation problem for a probably 5 or so years. Earlier this year, I requested a full thyroid panel because I was experiencing hypothyroid-esque symptoms. The only thing to come back abnormal (and it was very mild) was my T3. It was low. Therefore, they diagnosed me with Euthyroid Sick Syndrome. I’ve been taking 10mcg of Cytomel and have since felt better
Fast forward to this last week. The Dermatologist (first one I’ve ever seen) tells… read more
But I do notice that psoriasis seems to get more attention regarding pamphlets and mentions compared to vitiligo which makes you feel more like a freak with this secret hushed not high profile issue.
Does anyone try opzelura cream?
Thank you for all the information! I will ask my dermatologist for Zeljanz with light therapy! You are so right- the diet is very important as well!