New
Vitiligo Essay Scholarship
Do you want to share your #Vitiligo story?
Whether you have been personally affected by this skin condition or have had a close experience with someone who has, now is your chance to submit a 500-word essay about how Vitiligo (or the Vitiligo Pride Community) impacts you.
The first place winner will be awarded $100, and two second place winners will be awarded $75. Five participants will also be awarded a copy of Yan Valle’s “A Nonsense Guide to Vitiligo.”
Submit by May 20th through the Google form and good luck to all!
FAQOther Questions
- Is there a link between vitiligo and depression?
Depression and anxiety are often linked with vitiligo, significantly impacting a person’s quality of life. The connection stems from the shared origin of the skin and brain duri...
- I have vitiligo: will my children have vitiligo, too?
If you have vitiligo, it’s natural to worry about your children. While there is a genetic component, vitiligo is not a straightforward hereditary disease like eye color or heigh...
- Is it Bitiligo? Vitaligo? Veteligo?
There are so many different ways that people try and spell or even pronounce Vitiligo. Here are some common mis-spellings: bitiligo, vitigo, vitaligo, vitilago, vitiglio, vitag...
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.