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June 25. This year, international campaign HQ are set in beautiful Hanoi, Vietnam, under the honorary presidency of Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong. The global theme of this year is "The Quality of Life of a Vitiligo Patient."
June 21-23. US-based members of the vitiligo community are invited to meet in Houston, TX, for a conference organized by Houston Vitiligo Awareness Movement, led by its founder Diane Tribitt. The national theme is "The Mental and Medical Journey of Living with Vitiligo - The Journey Starts with ME!" Registration is now open.
FAQOther Questions
- What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a generally unpredictable skin disease that causes a gradual loss of skin color and overlying hair on different parts of the body. Cont...
- Awareness Days Similar to World Vitiligo Day
World Vitiligo Day, celebrated annually on June 25 since 2012, is a significant event dedicated to raising awareness about vitiligo and supporting those affected by the conditio...
- What's the status with official recognition of World Vitiligo Day?
In 2016, the United Nations marked World Vitiligo Day in its International Calendar of Disability Events. However, it was removed in 2019 when the calendar was streamlined to 'M...
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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