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Event
World Vitiligo Day
China and Worldwide
This year, the campaign headquarters will be set in China, under the presidency of Prof. Xing Hua Gao.
Here is a draft calendar of the upcoming events in Canada, China, India, France, Nigeria, Russia, USA and other countries.
As a reminder, if you want to wear World Vitiligo Day T-Shirt, try doing it yourself - just download the design file you like from here and then send or take it to a print on demand T-shirt shop.
FAQOther Questions
- Is it Bitiligo? Vitaligo? Veteligo?
There are so many different ways that people try and spell or even pronounce Vitiligo. Here are some common mis-spellings: bitiligo, vitigo, vitaligo, vitilago, vitiglio, vitag...
- Vitiligo and hearing loss: any connection?
Vitiligo is primarily recognized for causing skin discoloration, but it can also impact melanocytes in unexpected areas, such as the inner ear. This raises questions about wheth...
- 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.
Copyright (C) Bodolóczki JúliaBy taking a little time to fill in the anonymous questionnaire, you can help researchers better understand and fight vitiligo.