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Introducing our new partnership with VITILIGLOW®

We believe in supporting people with vitiligo to live their best possible lives. Whilst many people in our community are embracing their vitiligo and celebrating the unique appearance of their skin, for others having the option to cover their skin is incredibly important. With this in mind we are delighted to be partnering with VITILIGLOW® […]

12 September 2023

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World Vitiligo Day Videos Released

On 25th June 2023 we were joined by a number of incredible speakers sharing information, tips and advice on how to live well with vitiligo. This year, we focused on how we we can look after loved ones; be unafraid to form new, intimate relationships; and overcome barriers to live positive, fulfilled lives. We are […]

12 September 2023

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Understanding the dangers of hair removal and vitiligo

According to a recent case report by Assistant Professor of Medicine (dermatology) Azzam Alkhalifah a young female patient who had never had vitiligo, experienced patches appearing after undergoing Alexandrite laser hair removal (LHR). Whilst these patches were treated successfully with NB-UVB, the patient then experienced a re-occurrence of vitiligo patches following a second laser hair […]

15 August 2023

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After I Was Diagnosed with Vitiligo, I Thought ‘Why Me’, Now I Say ‘This Is Me”.

In 2016, aged 16 years old, Avanti Balki spotted the first signs of vitiligo on her lower lip. It wasn’t her who noticed the distinctive white mark that was later confirmed as vitiligo, but rather someone else who had been staring at her skin through curiosity. “My initial thought was that I’d reacted bad to […]

20 September 2023

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