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

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Embracing Vitiligo: Living Beyond Skin-Deep

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

      • Is vitiligo contagious?

        Vitiligo is not contagious. This means it cannot be spread from person to person through physical contact, sharing personal items, or any other means of transmission. Vitiligo ...

      • 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...

      • I have vitiligo: will my children have vitiligo, too?

        If you have vitiligo, it’s natural to worry about your children. While there is a genetic component, vitiligo is not a straightforward hereditary disease like eye color or heigh...