Do not take Vit C
My dermatologist has suggested the protective clothing to aid in sun coverage the clothing lines are through, Columbia, and Coolibar. Please share any other sites and or suggestions.
So true first world problem....as part of a performance award in my corporate role, will get to go to a resort in Mexico. I ought to be thrilled. Yet, my anxiety over how to not be "the weird one" and avoid the sun on the beach while trying to be part of the group has me a bit stressed. Self imposed anxiety, right? Anyone else have universal vitiligo and try to "fit in" on a flipping beach? Lol...
Aside from concerns about sun exposure as somone else mentioned, which is valid, I agree with others on the importance of not letting your condition limit you from social events. A counselor offered… read more
So true. I can’t seem to find a good sunblock…yet. Either it’s too oily, or it leaves a terrible gray cast to my skin…even the ones that say the do NOT leave a gray cast to the skin. Then to top it… read more
Hello
I'm Daniel and have just joined here. I got diagnosed with generalized Vitiligo. I have it on my hands, too.
I'll have to wear sterile gloves at work (medical sector).
I've read about potentially harmful ingredients in Latex gloves (phenols) that can aggravate Vitiligo on the hands.
Source: https://vitiligosociety.org/about-vitiligo/.
Apparently molecules containing an aromatic ring or Sulhydryl groups are potentially dangerous.
I'm starting to believe that sterile Nitrile gloves are… read more
There are gloves to protect your skin but they are very expensive it is site online called fox glove protection for vitiligo. I have about 4 pair of them but they are expensive
I dread the summer now that it will be hot sun and beaches but unfortunately not for me because of my Vitiligo!!😥 l have had it for 29 years!
So sorry
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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
Anxhela hello! UVB phototherapy works by stimulating melanocytes
the cells in the skin that produce pigment. In areas with depigmentation, these cells are either absent or dysfunctional. When exposed… read more
It feels like it’s spreading a little and hasn’t really for a year, and I use sunscreen so I don’t think it’s sunburn.
Mine also first affected the lips people thought is HIV, just avoid stress and stop using lip sticks
RickNelson you're welcome! 😀