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The official logo for World Vitiligo Day (WVD) 2023, to be held in Kazakhstan, has been unveiled. This logo was crafted by local artist Zhanar Sagidolla, who emerged as the winner in the logo design contest. The competition was overseen by the WVD 2023 organizational committee, led by its Honorary President Dr. Aliya Kassumkhanova.
The selected theme for the 2023 World Vitiligo Day is "Vitiligo: Looking into the Future," which reflects the event's forward-looking focus on vitiligo research, treatment, and understanding.
FAQOther Questions
- Isn't it just a cosmetic disorder?
Contrary to popular belief, vitiligo is not a cosmetic disorder but a systemic disease affecting the largest body organ and other vital systems, with multiple comorbidities. Fo...
- Is there a link between vitiligo and depression?
Yes, depression and anxiety often occur alongside vitiligo and can greatly affect a person's quality of life. The connection comes from the fact that both the skin and brain dev...
- What tests should be done?
A well-trained dermatologist should be able to diagnose vitiligo and distinguish it from contact leukoderma or more than twenty other conditions with similar skin appearance bas...
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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