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Join us on June 3, 2025 for a powerful and inspiring webinar that dives deep into how vitiligo is portrayed in movies, music, gaming, and social media - and why that portrayal matters now more than ever.
We will explore:
✅ Instagram’s controversial vitiligo filter
✅ Cultural misconceptions (including harmful associations with witchcraft)
✅ Celebrating cultural trailblazers who have redefined beauty standards
✅ Open to all — whether you live with vitiligo, work in media, or want to learn more!
Meet the Speakers:
Chukwu Gloria Chidiebere - LICDA Partnership Lead & Vitiligo Awareness Advocate (Nigeria)
Omar Sharife - Co-Founder, Vitiligo Voices Canada & Model
Raj Selvaraj - Secretary, Political Science Honors Society at the University of Florida
Date and Time: June 3rd, 2025 at 1 PM EST
🙏 Thank you to our generous sponsors Incyte, Zanderm Vitiligo Concealer, and Edesa Biotech, Inc. and collaborators Aksenov Family Foundation, LDA Research Ltd , Karger Publishers, Ontario Centre of Innovation, International Society of Dermatology, and Toronto Tech Week.
FAQOther Questions
- Which skin conditions can be mistaken for vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a common skin condition with characteristic milky white patches of irregular shape. However, several other skin conditions exhibit similar symptoms that can lead to ...
- How long does it take to treat vitiligo?
Vitiligo, a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigment, can be unpredictable in both progression and treatment. The time it takes to treat vitiligo varies significantly...
- 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...
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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