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What Other Conditions Did You Get After Getting Vitiligo?
What Other Conditions Did You Get After Getting Vitiligo?
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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Do Most People With Vitiligo Have Hashimoto’s?
Do Most People With Vitiligo Have Hashimoto’s?
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
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COVID-19 Vaccination And Vitiligo
COVID-19 Vaccination And Vitiligo
Hello
I want to ask that should I go for COVID-19 vaccination ? My main concern is that the vaccine will make the immune system more enhanced to fight against corona virus so I think it will also effect Vitiligo
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A MyVitiligoTeam Member said:
Oh btw, the vaccine didn’t change my spots. Now I just received the booster so I can’t say anything about that but I’m thinking my spots will stay as they are and progress whenever they want.
posted about 1 month ago
Has Anyone Had 100 % Of Their Pigment Leave....them Years Later Start To Reappear A Little?
Has Anyone Had 100 % Of Their Pigment Leave....them Years Later Start To Reappear A Little?
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A MyVitiligoTeam Member said:
The spots that came back a little disappeared again. I pretty much have no pigment left at all.
posted 7 months ago
Just Curious When It Comes To Non-segmental. How Fast Or Slow Does This Progress?
Just Curious When It Comes To Non-segmental. How Fast Or Slow Does This Progress?
I’ve read so many stories of people’s spots spreading fast and mine (at one point I was getting one once a month) and now (I believe) 3 of my spots are reverting back. Does that mean mine is going away? I’m confused. Thank you.
Hello, Could Someone Please Tell Me How I Can Contact Or Directly Ask A Question To Dr. John Harris???
Would Someone Explain The Difference Between Acrofacial And Generalized Vitiligo?
Would Someone Explain The Difference Between Acrofacial And Generalized Vitiligo?
I’ve seen so many charts and read conflicting information about these two types. Thank everyone who is willing to answer or know the answer to this question.
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Is Vitiligo A Fungus Causing The Discoloration? Has Anyone Else Been Told That It’s Also Associated With Thyroid Disorders?
Is Vitiligo A Fungus Causing The Discoloration? Has Anyone Else Been Told That It’s Also Associated With Thyroid Disorders?
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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