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Up Next: the WORLD VITILIGO DAY!
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
- 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: sensitivity 7...
- Isn't it just a cosmetic disorder?
Contrary to popular belief, vitiligo is not merely a cosmetic issue but a complex autoimmune disorder that affects the body’s largest organ—along with other vital systems—and is...
- Is there a traditional medicine to treat vitiligo?
Traditional remedies can be helpful for managing stress or general metabolic health, but when it comes to vitiligo, the evidence is limited. While some natural supplements provi...
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.
Copyright (C) Bodolóczki JúliaBy taking a little time to fill in the anonymous questionnaire, you can help researchers better understand and fight vitiligo.