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Vitiligo: Who, What, Why? Chantelle explains.
'I am the underdog and I want to prove that one can follow ones dreams despite all the flaws and setbacks.'
Chantelle Young, is one of finalists on the forthcoming series of the modelling talent show the Next America's Top Model, to compete for the honor of being next 'it girl' in the modeling world. Chantelle (also known as Winnie Harlow) is the first in the show's history to suffer from vitiligo, an under diagnosed skin disease that affects nearly 100 million people worldwide.
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- Which diseases most commonly accompany vitiligo?
Vitiligo is rarely an isolated event. Because it involves an overactive immune system, it often coexists with other autoimmune disorders. According to extensive 10-year clinical...
- 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 better: laser or phototherapy?
Laser therapy is actually a type of phototherapy. Both rely on light to trigger changes in the skin, but they work differently. Phototherapy usually means a narrow-band UV (NB-U...
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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