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Event
Mexico city
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we prepare to commemorate World Vitiligo Day (WVD) 2022 in the vibrant heart of Mexico 🇲🇽. Under the esteemed leadership of Prof. Dr. Med. Jorge Ocampo Candiani, we'll be exploring the theme "Learning To Live With Vitiligo".
This year's celebration aims to highlight the potential of targeted vitiligo research and advanced treatment strategies, setting a new benchmark in our collective fight against vitiligo. Expect lively debates, compelling presentations, and immersive cultural exchanges. Join us in Mexico for a transformative experience that shines a global spotlight on vitiligo. Stay tuned for more updates on this monumental event.
Celebrations in the 🇺🇸 USA are being organized by Minnesota VITFriends and Global Vitiligo Foundation on June 24-25. Details and registration
FAQOther Questions
- Is there a link between vitiligo and depression?
Yes, depression and anxiety often occur alongside vitiligo and can greatly affect a person's quality of life. The connection comes from the fact that both the skin and brain dev...
- Is vitiligo contagious?
Vitiligo is NOT contagious. It cannot be passed on or caught from touching someone with vitiligo, shaking hands, swimming in the same pool, sharing towels, sitting next to someo...
- Can chemicals cause vitiligo?
It’s important to remember there are multiple factors involved in vitiligo onset, including genetic predisposition, living and working environments, and exposure to certain chem...
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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