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- 15 Mar `24New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo CareThe latest consensus statement released in JAMA Dermatology on March 13, 2024, sets a new standard in the USA for vitiligo treatment among children, teenagers, and young adults....
- 13 Mar `24Lessons In Marketing: How To Sell A Disease To Big PharmaWe've actually done it! 🤘Seeing Incyte's "See What's Possible" campaign featuring huge posters with vitiligo models at AAD congress in San Diego was a revelation. Vitiligo, onc...
- 12 Mar `24Join Our Vitiligo Study: Limited Spots, Earn Up to $130!The SurveyEngine, in collaboration with VR Foundation, is conducting a comprehensive research study. Our objective is to understand the varied experiences and treatment expectat...
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- Jun, 202424Dann Carlton Hotel, Cali, Colombia🇨🇴 WVD 2024 in Cali, Columbia We are excited to announce the major events for World Vitiligo Day (WVD) 2024 in Latin America, taking place in Cali, Colombia. These events are organized under the capable lead...
- Jun, 202423 Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic🇩🇴 World Vitiligo Day 2024The World Vitiligo Day (WVD) Committee proudly announces the Dominican Republic as the host for WVD 2024. This momentous event will be held under the esteemed honorary presidenc...
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In The Media
- VITILIGO PATIENT JOURNEY MAP
- Use of AI in Patient Education
- AI-Guide On Vitiligo Announcement
- What's new in vitiligo? By Dr. Seemal R. Desai
- Vitiligo Treatments: Present and Future, by Prof. Torello Lotti, MD
- World Vitiligo Day 2020 Origins by Ogo Maduewesi, CEO VITSAF
- World Vitiligo Day 2020. A living History by Yan Valle, CEO VR Foundation
- Lee Thomas: "How I Help People Understand Vitiligo"
- Vitiligo: Truth, Hope and Change
- Vitiligo Hunk - Aspiring Model Embraces His Skin Condition
- Ninu Galot - a Beautiful Vitiligo Spokesperson
- Elkanah - VITILIGO
- Marcus Haran: I Don't Give a F*** If You Don't Like Me
- Krizz Kaliko: Why Me?
- Things Not To Say To Someone With Vitiligo by BBC
- My story is painted on my body | Chantelle Brown-Young | TEDxTeen
- Inspiration for the World Vitiligo Day
- Bishop Cooper & The Revelations Just Think About It
- How Fallout 4 Helps Fight Vitiligo Stigma
- Winnie Harlow Meets April Star
- Winnie Harlow - The model who's bringing vitiligo into the open - BBC Trending
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- Nobel Prize Winner Prof. Charles Townes on Science and Religion for VRF Master Class
- Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center
- June 25th: World Vitiligo Day in honour of Michael Jackson!
- Lee Thomas interview with Larry King Part 1
- Lee Thomas interview with Larry King Part 2
- Girl with vitiligo talks about Michael Jackson
FAQOther Questions
- Can chemicals cause vitiligo?
It’s important to remember there are multiple factors involved in vitiligo onset, including genetic predisposition, living and working environments, and exposure to certain chem...
- What are risks of oral and topical corticosteroids?
Corticosteroid drugs (like hydrocortisone, and others) are often used for treating vitiligo. By mimicing the effects of hormones your body produces naturally in your adrenal gla...
- How can I cure vitiligo?
There is no cure for vitiligo, but there are a number of effective treatment options that can be discussed with your GP or dermatologist. The aim of treatment is to stop new pat...
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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