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Speakers: Prof. Nanette B. Silverberg, MD, and Dr. Carmen Grau, PhD. Date: Monday Oct. 7, 2013 at 6:30 8:00 p.m. Address: Roosevelt Hospital, Conference Room B, 2nd Floor, 1000 Tenth Avenue, NY, NY 10019. To reserve a seat, please send your name and number of attendees to email: nycvitiligosupp@gmail.com
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FAQOther Questions
- 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...
- 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...
- Isn't it just a cosmetic disorder?
Contrary to popular belief, vitiligo is not a cosmetic disorder but a systemic disease affecting the largest body organ and other vital systems, with multiple comorbidities. Fo...
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.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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