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“Have you ever…?”
Join Winnie as she invites other people in the community to share their honest reactions about things they have or haven't experienced living with vitiligo. What would your answers be?
It’s about understanding the condition.
“Any age. Any skin type. Any background. Anyone can be affected with vitiligo.” - Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Everyone’s experience with vitiligo is different. Whether you, like Winnie, have navigated it since childhood, or were diagnosed later in life, it’s important to know from the start that vitiligo isn’t cosmetic or contagious. It’s an autoimmune condition that can appear at any age and affects people in unique ways. By learning more about vitiligo, we can open the door to more informed, compassionate conversations, both with dermatologists and each other.
“Having an open line of communication with your dermatologist is really important.”
- Simone, member of the vitiligo community
Vitiligo is unique to each person, and no two journeys are the same. Knowing your options and available resources and talking with your healthcare provider can help you take the next step.
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“Hey, Winnie…”
What happens when Winnie walks back into the bedroom where it all began? See her reaction as the memories come rushing back.
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The choice is yours.
Imagine if young Winnie had written a letter to her future self. Watch as she brings those words to life and connects directly to the woman she is today.
I have to get
used to that new version of myself.
–Irene, member of the vitiligo community
Vitiligo has made me
think about overall health a lot differently.
–Josh, member of the vitiligo community