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International Dermatology Patient Organization Conference is the first ever conference dedicated to the patient leaders committed to run patient support organizations in the area of dermatology. It is held alongside the World Dermatology Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 11-13, 2015. Vitiligo group leaders from Australia, France, India, Nigeria and USA discussed education, awareness, advocacy, research and fundraising matters today.
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- Is there a traditional medicine to treat vitiligo?
Traditional medicines may be helpful in chronic, metabolic, and stress-related conditions early in the disease manifestation, before extensive tissue and organ damage has occurr...
- 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...
- Can chemicals cause vitiligo?
It’s important to remember there are multiple factors involved in vitiligo onset, including genetic predisposition, living and working environments, and exposure to certain chem...
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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