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This year, non-profit organization Vitiligo Bond will celebrate its 5th anniversary as vitiligo awareness month in Georgia. Special thanks to Nathan Deal, Governor Of Georgia, who have recently confirmed his commitment to raising awareness for vitiligo. Natasha Pierre McCarthy, founder of Vitiligo Bond, and Congressman Hank Johnson have also requested a national proclamation from President Obama.
For more details, visit Vitiligo Bond website: www.vitiligobond.org
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- Which is better for judging vitiligo — Wood’s lamp or dermoscopy?
A recent study out of India compared the two head-to-head. Both tools correlated fairly well with clinical criteria, but dermoscopy had a slight edge: Wood’s lamp: sensitivit...
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- Red Wine and Vitiligo
Recent research has revealed intriguing findings about the potential protective effects of red wine against vitiligo, using a genetic approach to study health outcomes. Red Win...
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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