VR Foundation

Who we are?

Firmly committed to curing Vitiligo, the VR Foundation is a philanthropic organization funding and fast-tracking medical research globally.

What is new?

May 16, 2012: The World Vitiligo Day gets its own Wiki page

May 3, 2012: Dr. Natasa Teovska interview to Macedonian TV on World Vitiligo Day

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What is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a complex skin disease with a heavy psychological burden. Over 100 million people worldwide suffer from this disease. It results in milky white patches of the skin. It is non-lethal and non-contagious.  The cause is unknown and natural course of the disease is generally unpredictable. There is no therapeutic full solution yet, but some treatments induce good results in patients.  Learn more

 


Take Part

We invite open minded investigators to participate in vitiligo research coordination. More

Sign Petition to the UN Secretary-General in support of World Vitiligo Day at 25June.org

 

What is coming?

WORLD VITILIGO DAY - 25 June. Take action today and urge the UN Secretary-General to prioritize multilateral efforts in healthcare and education for this neglected disease. More

 

E-book "Vitiligo: What's new, What's true" is coming out on June 25, 2012

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Investigation of Biobanks: What More Do We Need To Know? 

THE WORLD IS YOUR R&D DEPARTMENT. More