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World Vitiligo Day celebrations in Detroit
As I write, celebrations are underway all over the world. US national celebrations are themed Step Up for Vitiligo: A call for Truth, Hope and Change. The event is led by Dr. Richard Huggins, powered by Lee Thomas and his Clarity Foundation and hosted by the V-Strong Vitiligo Support Group. Also, Prof. Jorge Luis Perez from Holguin has added a distinct Cuban flavor to our large party.
Further south in Brazil - host country of the 2017 World Vitiligo Day HQ - emotions and energy are running satisfyingly high. WVD President Prof. Paulo Cunha and his team of enthusiasts are raising awareness for vitiligo across national TV, social media and on the street.
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- 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...
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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...
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While it's not always possible to quickly stop vitiligo progression, there are some treatments that can help slow or halt the spread of the condition in many cases: Corticostero...
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.
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