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Just before the Valentine's Day, our Instagram community expressed their ambitions for this year. Amongst the variety of goals shared, two themes emerged - to 'experience something new' and to 'eliminate white spots'.
Here are highlights from our newsletter that was sent out today:
☀️ FEELING GOOD: Mamta Mohandas, a renowned actress, singer and producer, has poetically shared her battle with vitiligo
💘 DATING SHOW: Tanya Manhenga is one of the 10 contestants on the popular British dating show 'Love Island', which is being filmed just off the coast of South Africa.
👋 LET'S MEET: at AAD Congress on March 16, 2023 or at Iasi Dermatological Spring on April 25, 2023.
📺 LOOSE NUTS: The first commercial campaign for vitiligo The Pursuit went live on FOX, ABC and other major networks, voiced by Morgan Freeman. This campaign marks the introduction of the first FDA-approved prescription treatment for vitiligo.
So, let's dive into the conversation!
P.S. The unexpected, positive reception of this pharmaceutical advertising caused a stir within the vitiligo community, overturning the traditional negative outlook.
FAQOther Questions
- Shall I try low-fat diet for my vitiligo?
The relationship between dietary fat and autoimmune diseases like vitiligo is a fascinating yet complex puzzle that continues to intrigue researchers. While the debate rages on...
- Is it possible to stop the progression of vitiligo?
The best way to stop the progression of vitiligo before initiating repigmentation therapy is through the use of oral corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs. Specifically: ...
- 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 ...
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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