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What Other Conditions Did You Get After Getting Vitiligo?
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Iā€™m wondering what other conditions people got after being diagnosed with vitiligo. Or before for that matter. Iā€™ve seen some discussions of psoriasis. What other conditions did you get? Did they come before or after the vitiligo?

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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 havingā€¦ 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 started looking on pinterest and found people that enhanced their face with makeup. Not full face but eyes and lipsticks and it helps!

Is Vitiligo A Fungus Causing The Discoloration? Has Anyone Else Been Told That Itā€™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 readā€¦ read more

Need Some Advice And Wondering If Anyone Has The Same Issue.
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Iā€™ve had vitiligo for 51 years and my skin is all white. Now Iā€™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! šŸ˜³ Wow!
It finally took me all theses years to turn all white and now my skin wants to be brown again! I just canā€™t catch a break. Iā€™ve used skin bleach but want to use a natural way to fade the brown spots any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.

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There are 2 different scenarios for people with Viriligo, some people have autoimmune vitiligo, & others who have no underlying issue just Vitiligo. If itā€™s autoimmune, you can possibly if under theā€¦ read more

Vitiligo On Hands
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If anyone would be so kind as to answer this question. I know everyoneā€™s spots are different and unique, but was just getting a sense of an idea on whatā€™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 everyoneā€™s story about how it started with vitiligo. This helps me not feel so alone with this next chapter of vitiligo.

I pray this doesnā€™t seem intrusive to anyone. So ifā€¦ 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 youā€¦ 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 toā€¦ 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 thinksā€¦ read more

Hello Everyone I Have A Serious Question Has Vitiligo Affected Your Mental State I Feel Like Iā€™m Starting To
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ā€œVitiligo is white spots that affect the SOUL!ā€ Dr. Hamzavi FACT living with vitiligo is a journey! Please believe & know youā€™re NOT ALONE. Itā€™s not too late to come to the conference!

Is There A Genetic Test That Can Be Done For Vitiligo?
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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 andā€¦ read more

Hi All Anyone With Children With Vitiligo.
A MyVitiligoTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­

My son has various medical conditions the one that bothers him the most which doesn't affect him the same as his health is his vitiligo due to how cruel others can be. His vitiligo has progressed very quickly. Is there any tips or advice to help him see he is beautiful no matter what others may say.

Thanks
Gemma

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

On instagram look at @HABSTRITTBOOKS and also go on youtube and search "kids with vitilgo! Use your resources alot out there! Look for conferences in your area! I met alot of young people with itā€¦ read more

Topical Corticosteroids
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Does anyone try opzelura cream?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

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!