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VITILIGO............................
A THREAD of beautiful people and what you should know.
Beauty is all about being comfortable in your own skin.VITILIGO............................ A THREAD of beautiful people and what you should know.
Beauty is all about being comfortable in your own skin.VITILIGO............................ A THREAD of beautiful people and what you should know.
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment. The patches of skin affected become white and usually have sharp margins. The hair from the skin may also become white.
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment. The patches of skin affected become white and usually have sharp margins. The hair from the skin may also become white.
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment. The patches of skin affected become white and usually have sharp margins. The hair from the skin may also become white.
What triggers VITILIGO ?

Vitiligo is caused by the lack of a pigment called melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by skin cells called melanocytes, and it gives your skin its colour. In vitiligo, there are not enough working melanocytes to produce enough melanin in your skin.
What triggers VITILIGO ?Vitiligo is caused by the lack of a pigment called melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by skin cells called melanocytes, and it gives your skin its colour. In vitiligo, there are not enough working melanocytes to produce enough melanin in your skin.
What triggers VITILIGO ?Vitiligo is caused by the lack of a pigment called melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by skin cells called melanocytes, and it gives your skin its colour. In vitiligo, there are not enough working melanocytes to produce enough melanin in your skin.
Can VITILIGO go away?

There is no "cure" for vitiligo. Sometimes patches go away on their own. But when that doesn't happen, doctors can prescribe treatments that might help even out skin tone. no vitiligo treatment is 100% effective at making the spots disappear altogether.
Can VITILIGO go away?There is no "cure" for vitiligo. Sometimes patches go away on their own. But when that doesn't happen, doctors can prescribe treatments that might help even out skin tone. no vitiligo treatment is 100% effective at making the spots disappear altogether.
Can VITILIGO go away?There is no "cure" for vitiligo. Sometimes patches go away on their own. But when that doesn't happen, doctors can prescribe treatments that might help even out skin tone. no vitiligo treatment is 100% effective at making the spots disappear altogether.
Is VITILIGO a genetic disease?

Is vitiligo hereditary? Yes, vitiligo has a genetic basis, although less than half of those with vitiligo know of someone in their family who also has it. If you have vitiligo, it does not necessarily follow that your children will develop it.
Is VITILIGO a genetic disease?Is vitiligo hereditary? Yes, vitiligo has a genetic basis, although less than half of those with vitiligo know of someone in their family who also has it. If you have vitiligo, it does not necessarily follow that your children will develop it.
Is VITILIGO a genetic disease?Is vitiligo hereditary? Yes, vitiligo has a genetic basis, although less than half of those with vitiligo know of someone in their family who also has it. If you have vitiligo, it does not necessarily follow that your children will develop it.
Does VITILIGO appear suddenly?

Although it can start at any age, vitiligo often first appears between the ages of 20 and 30. The white patches may begin on your face above your eyes or on your neck, or armpits. They're often symmetrical and can spread over your entire body.
Does VITILIGO appear suddenly?Although it can start at any age, vitiligo often first appears between the ages of 20 and 30. The white patches may begin on your face above your eyes or on your neck, or armpits. They're often symmetrical and can spread over your entire body.
Does VITILIGO appear suddenly?Although it can start at any age, vitiligo often first appears between the ages of 20 and 30. The white patches may begin on your face above your eyes or on your neck, or armpits. They're often symmetrical and can spread over your entire body.
Can VITILIGO be sexually transmitted?

This is the common myth about vitiligo. BUT It is not contagious and cannot spread from touching, saliva, inhalation, blood, sexual intercourse or sharing of personal items (drinking bottle, towels).
Can VITILIGO be sexually transmitted?This is the common myth about vitiligo. BUT It is not contagious and cannot spread from touching, saliva, inhalation, blood, sexual intercourse or sharing of personal items (drinking bottle, towels).
Can VITILIGO be sexually transmitted?This is the common myth about vitiligo. BUT It is not contagious and cannot spread from touching, saliva, inhalation, blood, sexual intercourse or sharing of personal items (drinking bottle, towels).
What happens if VITILIGO is left untreated?

Pigment may occasionally return, but usually the white patches continue to spread, and if left untreated, may involve extensive areas of the skin. Vitiligo doesn't itch or hurt, and most people with the condition are generally HEALTHY
What happens if VITILIGO is left untreated?Pigment may occasionally return, but usually the white patches continue to spread, and if left untreated, may involve extensive areas of the skin. Vitiligo doesn't itch or hurt, and most people with the condition are generally HEALTHY
What happens if VITILIGO is left untreated?Pigment may occasionally return, but usually the white patches continue to spread, and if left untreated, may involve extensive areas of the skin. Vitiligo doesn't itch or hurt, and most people with the condition are generally HEALTHY
How do you stop VITILIGO from spreading?

Topical steroids come as a cream or ointment you apply to your skin. They can sometimes stop the spread of the white patches and may restore some of your original skin colour.
How do you stop VITILIGO from spreading?Topical steroids come as a cream or ointment you apply to your skin. They can sometimes stop the spread of the white patches and may restore some of your original skin colour.
How do you stop VITILIGO from spreading?Topical steroids come as a cream or ointment you apply to your skin. They can sometimes stop the spread of the white patches and may restore some of your original skin colour.
If you have vitiligo, you are part of the 1% of the worlds population who are effected by this auto-immune disease. You are unique and you are special in your own skin ♥
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