National Vitiligo Bond Inc Foundation

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VITILIGO 101

Vitiligo was made popular by King of Pop, #MichaelJackson.  Now with Chantelle Young, also known as #WinnieHarlow who broke the glass ceiling in the fashion industry vitiligo is now becoming popular in the fashion industry and is challenging the idea of what beauty should look like.

Vitiligo can look like a birthmark. Sometimes it is mistaken as people see it as a burn. #Vitiligo is a non-contagious autoimmune skin condition that causes the skin to lose pigment, resulting in white patches. It affects both males and females of all races and the gene is dormant in the body.  Vitiligo also leads to the whitening of hair in affected areas. Vitiligo is often triggered by physical or emotional stress, sun exposure, or certain antibiotics, exposure to rubber products and other products that can cause an allergic reaction (#environmentalvitiligo). Although it can be inherited, the exact cause remains unclear. There is a growing support community, both online and offline, to help individuals cope with the emotional challenges that come with the condition. If you want to connect with others reach for Support

If you need consultation on getting a #support group started checkout our resource page.

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For more information on vitiligo click on links below!

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Vitiligo/vitiligo_ff.asp