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Event
Summer fun at AVRF Annual Retreat
Clarion Inn & Suites, Clearwater FL
American Vitiligo Research Foundation will be hosting its annual retreat on Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17, 2014. The program includes lots of summer fun for kids and their parents: making pizzas, visiting zoo, attending a baseball game, swim-a-thon and much more, along with discussions on vitiligo. Register via AVRF.org website.
FAQOther Questions
- Can chemicals cause vitiligo?
Certain chemicals can trigger vitiligo, leading to a condition known as chemical-induced vitiligo. While clinically and histologically indistinguishable from other types of viti...
- Which is better for judging vitiligo — Wood’s lamp or dermoscopy?
A recent study out of India compared the two head-to-head. Both tools correlated fairly well with clinical criteria, but dermoscopy had a slight edge: Wood’s lamp: sensitivity 7...
- Can Ayurveda help with vitiligo?
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of holistic medicine, focuses on balancing body energies (Doshas) and improving digestion. While it offers a valuable perspective on "whole-b...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
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