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Event
Mattapan Public Library, Boston
VITFriends Vitiligo Support Group will host a meeting with a theme We Are Designed To Be SEEN.
Special Guest is Dr. Vaneeta Sheth from Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, MA.
Refreshments will be served.
Call Toll-free: 844-374-3639 (844-FRI-ENDZ) or visit http://www.vitfriends.org/ to register for the meeting.
FAQOther Questions
- 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 a gluten-free diet help with vitiligo?
It's very unlikely. We have specifically looked into claims that gluten-free diet may ease symptoms of vitiligo, or completely reverse it, and found no firm scientific evidence ...
- Is it possible to stop the progression of vitiligo?
The best way to stop the progression of vitiligo before initiating repigmentation therapy is through the use of oral corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs. Specifically: ...
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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