10 Totally Quotable Girls with Vitiligo

Girls with vitiligo are nothing short of inspiring – and these ten quotes prove it.
Almost once a day, I search Instagram for hashtags like #Vitiligo and #VitiligoNation to see what’s happening the vitiligo community. Lately, I’ve been encouraged by the flood of positive messages and confidence-building photos from girls with spots posting from around the world. Whether you’re looking for some Monday motivation for a new perspective on living with vitiligo, these girls have you covered.
Check out some of my favorite and “totally quotable” lines from Instagram:
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?!” – @junoordzij
“Wear your tragedies as armor, not shackles.” – @beija_flor13
“Don’t be afraid to be yourself, we’re all in this together.” – @danielleknutson1
“Be comfortable being you.” – @breannerice
“How cool to always be a walking art masterpiece.” – @vitiligoqueen
“Who you are makes a difference. Stay true to yourself.” – @enamvigh
“They say your body is a canvas, I’m just painted differently.” – @nothingvodkacantfix
“I feel pretty in my own skin and would have it no other way!” – @sheebalin
“Every day is a fresh start, make it count.” – @alex.pettersson
What’s your message for the vitiligo community? Share it on Instagram and tag @livingdappled.
A patient advocate, editor, and sought-after leader within the vitiligo community, Erika Page is also the Founder and CEO of Living Dappled. After getting vitiligo at the age of seven, she lost 100% of her skin’s pigment over 25 years. She fought her own mental and emotional battle to overcome her insecurities and embrace the skin she was in and today seeks to help other women reclaim their lives with this condition.