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World Vitiligo Day: we stand united on June 25th!
The General Body Meeting of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), the largest representing society of Indian Dermatologists, has approved today the changing of IADVL National Vitiligo Day from May 19th to 25th June. On behalf of WVD Steering Committee, we thank IADVL President Dr. Deepak Parikh, and Dr. Davinder Parsad, President of the World Vitiligo Day 2014 that was held in Chandigarh, for their invaluable support and contribution to the campaign.
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- Is there a link between vitiligo and depression?
Depression and anxiety are often linked with vitiligo, significantly impacting a person’s quality of life. The connection stems from the shared origin of the skin and brain duri...
- Can chemicals cause vitiligo?
Certain chemicals can trigger vitiligo, leading to a condition known as chemical-induced vitiligo. While clinically and histologically indistinguishable from other types of viti...
- Will it spread?
Vitiligo is famously unpredictable, but it doesn't move at random. By looking at thousands of cases, researchers have identified specific patterns of how the condition behaves. ...
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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