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Event
Vitiligo book gifting
Boston, MA
The first Vitiligo Library Grant 2020 is awarded to VITFriends from Boston, MA. The pilot project is led by Valarie Molyneaux, President of VITFriends, while VRF covers a part of the expense and provides free books. We'll be personally delivering 100 paperback copies to VITFriends on Saturday, September 21st.
FAQOther Questions
- Which is better for judging vitiligo — Wood’s lamp or dermoscopy?
A recent study out of India compared the two head-to-head. Both tools correlated fairly well with clinical criteria, but dermoscopy had a slight edge: Wood’s lamp: sensitivity 7...
- Shall I take vitamin D for my vitiligo?
Vitamin D plays a central role in the prevention of different inflammatory and chronic diseases. Consuming 1,000–4,000 IU (25–100 mcg) of vitamin D3 daily should be ideal for mo...
- 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...
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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