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
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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
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
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
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
Robyn2 great to here this news of your purchasing antihistamine to control your problem with scratching. 😃
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
Heyyy, I know I'm way late but I did try the UV Lighting for about a year straight and it did help on my face but I just gave up
Repigmented some but not completely. Did not help on my elbows. I… read more
Hi Kacie. I have that same question does home light therapy work.
I realize it takes from 6-7 months to see any changes, But I need realistic results that work. And not cause more damage to my skin. I would appreciate your feedback.
Thank You...have a Blessed Day👍🏾😁
Rhonda hello. My occurrences happened a decade ago. I still see minor outbreaks. What helped me maybe different for you.
Hang in there.