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Event
Marriott Minneapolis, Airport 2020 American Boulevard E., Bloomington, MN USA
World Vitiligo Day USA 2020 conference is themed "Embrace, Empower, Educate."
The event will be held on June 26-28 at Marriott hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota, just south of Minneapolis.
Hosted by Minnesota VITFriends, a 180 member-strong support group led by Alicia Roufs since 2014. More on Instagram
Registration fee: early bird $175 (up until May 1, 2020), regular $200, on-site $225.
FAQOther Questions
- Who is prone to vitiligo?
Vitiligo can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or race. Vitiligo prevalence is between 0.76% and 1.11% of the U.S. population, including around 40% of those with the con...
- What's the status with official recognition of World Vitiligo Day?
In 2016, the United Nations marked World Vitiligo Day in its International Calendar of Disability Events. However, it was removed in 2019 when the calendar was streamlined to 'M...
- What tests should be done?
A well-trained dermatologist should be able to diagnose vitiligo and distinguish it from contact leukoderma or more than twenty other conditions with similar skin appearance bas...
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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