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Event
NYU's Ambulatory Care center, 240 East 38th Street, New York
will be held on Wednesday, March 11th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care center on 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd ave.
Topics for the next meeting include:
1.) Natural/Alternative treatments for Vitiligo
2.) Question and Answer session about nutrition with two wonderful dietitians, Meghan Garrity and Carolina Guizar
3.) Question and Answer session with our two wonderful leaders, dermatologists Dr. Beth McLellan and Dr. Nada Elbuluk
4.) Research updates in Vitiligo
Dinner will be served (Pizza!)
With warmest wishes,
NY Vitiligo
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
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...
- Which skin conditions can be mistaken for vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a common skin condition with characteristic milky white patches of irregular shape. However, several other skin conditions exhibit similar symptoms that can lead to ...
- Does vitiligo increase the risk of skin cancer?
No, it does not. Despite common misconceptions, people with vitiligo are actually at a lower risk of developing skin cancer, including both nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and ma...
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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