News - 12 Apr `23Embracing Vitiligo: Living Beyond Skin-Deep

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Can you imagine waking up one day to find that the person in the mirror no longer resembles the one you've always known? For Valarie Molyneaux, this was her reality when she was diagnosed with vitiligo - a condition that causes the skin to lose its pigmentation. But instead of hiding away or feeling ashamed, Valarie chose to embrace her uniqueness and live beyond the surface.

In "Embracing Vitiligo: Living Beyond Skin-Deep," author Sharleen Lucas shares Valarie's moving and inspiring journey towards self-love and acceptance, and shows us how embracing our differences can be a powerful message of diversity and inclusion. If you've ever felt ashamed of your appearance or struggled with self-esteem issues, this article is a must-read.

Join us in reading and discover how living beyond skin-deep can be a powerful way to embrace life with joy and confidence.

https://www.nextavenue.org/embracing-vitiligo-living-beyond-skin-deep/

#VitiligoAwareness #SelfLove #Inclusion

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      FAQOther Questions

      • PTSD in Vitiligo?

        Living with vitiligo often involves more than managing visible skin changes. Many individuals face discrimination, social stigma, and feelings of isolation, leading to emotional...

      • Does vitiligo increase the risk of skin cancer?

        No, it does not. Despite common misconceptions, people with vitiligo are actually at a lower risk of developing skin cancer—including both nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and mal...

      • Can a gluten-free diet help with vitiligo?

        It's very unlikely. We have specifically looked into claims that gluten-free diet may ease symptoms of vitiligo, or completely reverse it, and found no firm scientific evidence ...