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- 2015-12-08We received 38 answers to the question 'What is the approximate cost of your vitiligo treatment and/or camouflage to date?' in 30 days. A detailed breakdown of your feedback is here.
- 2015-11-21Only a multi-million fashion conglomerate could afford to challenge taboos on issues like vitiligo and bring them to the mainstream, CNN reports . An insanely popular video game FALLOUT 4 now helps fight vitiligo stigma. In this version, which was...
- 2015-11-07Last month we introduced the Quick Poll feature. These monthly poll questions will focus on important topic for vitiligo research and therapy development. The results from each poll will be available with the launch of subsequent poll and can be v...
- 2015-10-31Happy Halloween! Have FUN tonight by getting visual with vitiligo, like Tayma Adra in the photo.
- 2015-10-28By taking a little time to fill in this brief questionnaire, you can help us find a cure for vitiligo. Your responses will be part of the clinical data we are gathering to speed up the new therapy development. The survey will take only about five ...
- 2015-10-27Our free quarterly review of the latest in vitiligo research is now available for download. Take note of the comprehensive review of 'alternative medicines' for vitiligo treatment. Start with Highlights or Download now.
- 2015-10-19Looking for help with translation of Vitiligo Patient Questionnaire in Arabic, French, German, Portuguese and Japanese. 30 multiple choice questions, 4 pages long. We'll send three Zanderm camouflage pens ($105 value) as a token of appreciation fo...
- 2015-09-25Vitiligo Research Foundation Board has decided to discontinue it's collaboration with the Journal of Pigmentary Disorders and OMICS Group, effective September 27, 2015. We wish OMICS Group all the best in their future business endeavors that would...
- 2015-09-24Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics, arrives in New York today to use its powers to heal the 'open wounds' of our planet, tainted with hatred, poverty, greed and pollution. His Holiness will speak at the United Nations on F...
- 2015-09-19for 'Vitiligo Handbook: Treatment Protocols and Tools For Clinicians.' The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide to vitiligo management in a private practice or clinic, with the emphasis on applicability. All proceeds from this ...
- 2015-09-17Model Winnie Harlow has been an inspiration to aspiring model April Star for years, and they meet live for the first time on The Real. Watch as the stunning models shed light on their skin condition and talk about breaking down beauty barriers. 'T...
- 2015-09-11This week we share with you an article, a video and a website. First, lets take a look at avatars - those mental images of an ideal self that can take a heavy blow from vitiligo, a theme examined in this excellent article by Rich Cohen in the New ...
- 2015-09-10Help us answer this question on our Facebook page and your response could feature on The Mighty the website that finds strength, joy and beauty in disability and disease. Feel free to include a photo of yourself with your comments. If youre not...
- 2015-09-10In this study, researchers are going to evaluate the efficacy and safety of narrow-band UV phototherapy in the treatment of vitiligo as well as impact on quality of life. Study participants must be over 18 years old and seeking treatment for vitil...
- 2015-08-07Please note that our NY office will be closed for summer holidays from August 10th. We will continue to receive email and voice messages but may not respond immediately. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 31.
- 2015-08-05Our 10th Master Class was held under the presidency of Professor Xing Hua Gao, MD, Chairman and Professor of Department of Dermatology, No.1 Hospital of China Medical University. European and Chinese guidelines were reviewed in fine detail. Unlike...
- 2015-07-23Brazil not only has one of the worlds highest levels of biodiversity, but also it has an under-used repertoire of plants with potential medicinal and economic value. Ethnopharmacological information represents a great shortcut in the search for ne...
- 2015-07-21Most of health insurance companies will initially reject claims for vitiligo doctor visits or phototherapy treatments but with enough efforts you can have a substantial part of related expenses covered by insurance. Read more
- 2015-07-21Our free quarterly review of the latest in vitiligo research is now available for download. Forty six papers published between early April and end of June 2015 were thoroughly reviewed, summarized and referenced in 10 pages for your convenience. S...
- 2015-07-16World Vitiligo Day 2015: over 500,000 petitions! A heavy box with more than 10,000 leaflets is on it's way from campaign headquarters in Shenyang (China) to our office. Huge thanks to Prof. Xing-Hua Gao and Prof. Yan Wu and their amazing team of d...
- 2015-06-26The 2015 World Vitiligo Day (WVD) campaign, headquartered in Shenyang, China, under Prof. Xing-Hua Gao, MD, orchestrated a powerful global movement that resonated across continents. Significant milestones marked the ongoing effort to raise awarene...
- 2015-06-25At a recent meeting in Vancouver (Canada), leaders of vitiligo support organizations from 5 continents established a World Vitiligo Alliance, and invite leaders of other organizations to join. This is a major development in vitiligo area and more ...
- 2015-06-25As the World Vitiligo Day begins in the East, we receive first reports and photos from this global awareness campaign. In China, hundreds of vehement volunteers spread raise awareness for vitiligo in addition to 12 major hospitals receiving many p...
- 2015-06-20MYSTERY EXPLAINED: When we launched the World Vitiligo Day campaign, we created a new website, 25June.org, featuring a petition urging the United Nations to officially recognize the event. Initially, we didn't include the signatures Ogo Maduewesi ...
- 2015-06-13International Dermatology Patient Organization Conference is the first ever conference dedicated to the patient leaders committed to run patient support organizations in the area of dermatology. It is held alongside the World Dermatology Congress ...
FAQOther Questions
- Which therapy has minimal side-effects?
Dead Sea climatotherapy is a unique and highly effective treatment option for vitiligo, offering a top-tier safety profile and natural therapeutic benefits. Its combination of p...
- 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...
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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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