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Podcast
Today, we’re zooming out — way out — to look at vitiligo not just as a skin condition, but as a surprising window into your overall health. From heart disease and immune superpowers to the role stress plays in flipping genetic switches, this one’s a journey through the body (and maybe even time).
We break down a fascinating new study that links vitiligo to a slightly higher risk of coronary heart disease — but hold that panic button. Other research shows that vitiligo might actually protect against all sorts of other issues, from certain cancers and Parkinson’s to severe COVID-19. It’s complicated — but in the best possible way.
We’ll also dip our toes into the wild world of behavioral epigenetics (yes, your genes are eavesdropping on your life), and how stress and lifestyle might shape not only your skin, but your future health — and even your kids’.
In this episode:
- Why vitiligo might raise your heart’s risk profile — but lower others
- How your immune system could be wearing “white armor”
- What stress does to your gene expression (and how to fight back)
- Where this all fits in the big picture of care and research
🎧 Tune in for a curious, hopeful, and science-packed ride through the lesser-known sides of vitiligo.
Suggested reading:
- Vitiligo’s White Armour: A Shield Against Mortality & Diseases?
- Vitiligo's Unexpected Health Benefits
FAQOther Questions
- Does halo nevi affect vitiligo development?
Halo nevi (also known as Sutton's nevi) are characterized by a mole that's surrounded by a ring of depigmented or lighter skin. While both halo nevi and vitiligo involve the des...
- Is there a traditional medicine to treat vitiligo?
Traditional remedies can play a supportive role in managing chronic, metabolic, and stress-related conditions—particularly early in the disease process, before significant tissu...
- Which skin conditions can be mistaken for vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a common skin condition with characteristic milky white patches of irregular shape. However, several other skin conditions exhibit similar symptoms that can lead to ...
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