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Event
VITFriends Vitiligo support group meeting in New York
Clinton Hill Branch Library. 380 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Our first meeting in October was a great success. Everyone left with a sense of belonging and peace. Come see what we're all about! Hope all coming from near and far can make it on Saturday, November 22, 2014, between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
If you would like to attend, please contact Pat (mochanet@verizon.net) or Shazaad (vitiligocamo83@gmail.com)
More details at http://www.meetup.com/VitFriends-NYC-Vitiligo-Meetup/events/217343122/
FAQOther Questions
- What causes vitiligo?
The exact cause is a complex puzzle, but we know the foundation: It is pre-wired in your genes. Think of your genetics as a loaded spring, just waiting for a specific "trigger" ...
- Who is prone to vitiligo?
Vitiligo can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or race. Vitiligo prevalence is between 0.76% and 1.11% of the U.S. population, including around 40% of those with the con...
- Which diseases most commonly accompany vitiligo?
Vitiligo is rarely an isolated event. Because it involves an overactive immune system, it often coexists with other autoimmune disorders. According to extensive 10-year clinical...
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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