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- 18 Nov `24Surprising Link Between Exercise and Vitiligo ManagementOur latest "Deep Dive in Vitiligo" podcast uncovers an unexpected ally in managing vitiligo: regular exercise. In this 12th episode, we explore how staying active can be transfo...
- 14 Nov `24World Vitiligo Day Outlook Published in Frontiers in MedicineWe’re excited to share that our research paper, "World Vitiligo Day: Lessons from Mexico’s Annual Headquarters and Its Real-World Impact," has been published in the prestigious ...
- 28 Oct `24Clinical Trials: An Important Step in Drug DevelopmentClinical trials are a crucial step in drug development, serving as the bridge between lab research and the approval of new treatments for public use. They’re essential because t...
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- Dec, 202413Cairo, Egypt4th VIPOC Conference The Vitiligo International Patient Organisation Committee (VIPOC) hosts a world conference every two years, uniting representatives of vitiligo patients from around the globe. T...
- Oct, 202424Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina1st Pediatric Dermatology World CongressThe Argentine Association of Pediatric Dermatology, an institution with 35 years of impeccable public service, and the Gutierrez Children’s Hospital of Buenos Aires, the cradle ...
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- 18 Nov `24Regular Exercise as an Add-On to Vitiligo Therapy (Ep. 12)Could regular exercise be the missing piece in managing vitiligo? In this episode, we dive into the surprising connection between fitness and this complex autoimmune condition, ...
- 11 Nov `24Medical Data in the Age of AI: Should You Trust Social Networks with Your Health Scans? (Ep. 11)In this episode, we dive into Elon Musk’s recent call for X users to submit their medical scans—X-rays, PET scans, MRIs, and more—to his new AI chatbot, Grok, to help improve it...
- 05 Nov `24Finding Strength Together: The Transformative Power of Vitiligo Support Groups (Ep. 10)Growing up, I watched my cousin’s silent struggle with vitiligo—a journey that took a turn for the better when she found a supportive community. This episode shines a light on t...
FAQOther Questions
- Is there a traditional medicine to treat vitiligo?
Traditional medicines may be helpful in chronic, metabolic, and stress-related conditions early in the disease manifestation, before extensive tissue and organ damage has occurr...
- Is vitiligo contagious?
Vitiligo is NOT contagious. It cannot be passed on or caught from touching someone with vitiligo, shaking hands, swimming in the same pool, sharing towels, sitting next to someo...
- How to get insurance coverage for vitiligo treatments?
Vitiligo insurance coverage can be complex. To simplify, we've distilled the key information into this easy-to-follow Q&A format. For a more in-depth look, check out our upd...
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