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Stress Trigger?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Cloud, MN

Can anyone explain why stress triggers vitiligo or makes it spread more quickly?

January 26, 2021
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A MyVitiligoTeam Member

When a person in under stress the body creates hormones called cortisol, which makes the vitiligo increase

June 25, 2021
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Definitely

September 19, 2024
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Mine triggered with stress

May 28, 2021
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hello I don't know wish I did

January 30, 2021

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