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Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) Phototherapy
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I have not discussed this with any doctor because it scares me. However I have the question of whether this is to return the skin color and is it an ongoing treatment? Is it expensive treatment?

Thank you,
Martina.

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Thank you for this information. I am tight with cash but it doesn't seems too expensive, definitely making an appointment with dermatologist to check this up maybe I can apply it around my lips… read more

Is Vitiligo A Fungus Causing The Discoloration? Has Anyone Else Been Told That It’s Also Associated With Thyroid Disorders?
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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

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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

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

What Other Conditions Did You Get After Getting Vitiligo?
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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?

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Overnight?? Wow. Hang in there dear sis.

Vitiligo On Hands
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If anyone would be so kind as to answer this question. I know everyone’s spots are different and unique, but was just getting a sense of an idea on what’s going on with my hands. Even though this can be different for everyone, this helps me get a bit calm in understanding how it happened to others, plus I LOVE hearing everyone’s story about how it started with vitiligo. This helps me not feel so alone with this next chapter of vitiligo.

I pray this doesn’t seem intrusive to anyone. So if… read more

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VitiPower hello and I hope you're doing well! I'm blessed and happy to see another day. I suggest you make an appointment with your dermatologist to address, have exam and tests to find out why you… read more

I'm 54y/o Black Woman. I've Been Told That I Looked Like My 30's Or 40's UNTIL My Vitiligo Came. Has Anyone Seemed To Age Faster?
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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

Is There A Gene Identified For Vitiligo?
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Joe6 hello and I hope you're doing well! I'm fine and having a great weekend! In respond to your question I found the following online as written below
Yes, some candidate genes
have been identified… read more

Tattoos
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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

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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

Has Anyone After COVID-19 Vaccination Noticed Increase Or Flare Up In Their White Spots?
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I got vaccinated in May 2021 with my first dose and by the end of July 2021, I noticed a sudden flare up and rapid progression.
I don't know if it is because of the vaccine because I was on antibiotics for a month in June.
This also raises another question, has anyone noticed increase in their vitiligo post/during the use of antibiotics?

Thank you all in advance.

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Think stress is the worst thing for it.

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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. 😃