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World Vitiligo Map
Your guide to the vitiligo community worldwide. Use the selector to filter by patient support groups, specialists, research centers, clinical trial locations, or World Vitiligo Day events.
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This free public directory gathers information from public sources to help connect our global community. Medical professionals and organizations listed are independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Vitiligo Research Foundation (VRF), and no fees are accepted for listings.
Because clinics, support groups, and specialists move or update their services over time, some information may occasionally become outdated. As a result, VRF cannot guarantee the complete accuracy or usefulness of listed third-party resources.
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FAQOther Questions
- Is it Bitiligo? Vitaligo? Veteligo?
There are so many different ways that people try and spell or even pronounce Vitiligo. Here are some common mis-spellings: bitiligo, vitigo, vitaligo, vitilago, vitiglio, vitag...
- Which is better for judging vitiligo — Wood’s lamp or dermoscopy?
A recent study out of India compared the two head-to-head. Both tools correlated fairly well with clinical criteria, but dermoscopy had a slight edge: Wood’s lamp: sensitivity 7...
- Vitiligo and hearing loss: any connection?
Vitiligo is primarily recognized for causing skin discoloration, but it can also impact melanocytes in unexpected areas, such as the inner ear. This raises questions about wheth...
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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