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I've A Vitiligo Which Is Not That Severe. But Recently I Got Rashes On My Hand (I Applied Some Lotion There) And Now It's De Pigmented. Why?
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posted February 9
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Recently Went To Hawaii ,I Was Amazed At How My Skin Felt. I Dont Know If It Was Ocean Water Or The Air But My Skin Did Not Feel Dry, Itchy!
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Has anyone else noticed this when living or visiting a place close to the ocean?

posted February 7
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I Was In The Army From 1983-1986. A Nurse Said She Read And Article Linking Vitiligo With The Gas Chamber During This Time. Can You Find It?
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When I left the Army, I had only two spots the size of a dime and nickel on the inside of my thighs. Now I my entire body is covered in vitiligo.

posted February 5
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Hi! Has Anyone Used Or Uses Opzelura? I Would Like To Know If Anyone Has Had Any Results. Thank You.
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posted February 5
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I am currently using that cream along with my light treatments. Been doing it for about 4 months I can tell my face is improving but that is all so far.

posted February 7
If You Are Successful At Regimenting A Spot, Does The Color Generally Leave Again In Time?
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posted February 3
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Hi Katie -- I have heard that depigmentation happens again when people stop treatment, but I imagine it is all individual and you never know how your skin/immune system might behave with or without… read more

posted February 3
Does Sunburn Make My Brown Skin Depigment?
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So recently I went to Australia and even though a good amount of sunblock was put on I still got very badly sunburnt. There are spots on my shoulders that usually get a little pink but this time it blistered. But i’m worried that the lower part of my neck and upper back is quite sunburnt as well and has started peeling and revealing lighter toned spots. Just wondering if these will depigment into spots or it is just how it usually is.

posted February 2
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Medicare Rejected My Light Therapy In Office After Drs Letter? Anyone Else This Happened To, Getting Ready To File Appeal. They Keep Saying
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posted January 24
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No, I dont know how Medicare can refuse you if you are a Citizen tax payer who pays Medicare Levy every year. I'm in Australia though

posted January 28
How Do You Handle Meeting People For The First Time, Especially Coworkers? What Do You Tell Yourself?
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Also, if you notice someone staring or glancing do you explain your condition or keep it moving?

posted January 22
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Maybe if someone is staring its not your skin but your pretty smile? I don't give it any attention either way.

posted May 10
Could A Student Of Psychology, With Vitiligo, Have The Liberty Of Asking For Help 😊
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Hello everyone
I am Jasna, a student of psychology, with vitiligo since my teenage years, and with a mindset shaped around feeling a bit differently and yet eager to overcome, help others, and be the best version of myself
I am currently working on my master’s thesis in Graz, Austria, which is focused on trying to help people with this skin condition, and I would very much appreciate hearing from you and being able to share more information on this matter - looking forward to that… read more

posted January 21
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Embrace it! Research people that live with it gracefully! I wear alot of cute Vitiligo t-shirts and people come up and ask questions.

posted May 8
Has Anyone Suffered Rejection Due To Vitiligo?
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posted January 19
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Unfortunately anyone has felt some level of acceptance or rejection. While dating someone that never spoke about my vitiligo. Had a friend that pulled me to the side to let me know , i would have a… read more

posted January 20
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