Erika Page

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.

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Inside WVD-USA 2026: A Weekend of Not Having to Explain Your Skin

You walk into the lobby of the Westin in Charlotte and it feels like a…

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She Spent Years Wishing Her Skin Away—Then Her Sister Took a Photo

Joelle Powell was twelve years old when she covered herself in self-tanner for her brother’s…

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What Is Vitiligo Awareness Month—and What Does It Mean for You?

Every June, something shifts. Not in the way awareness months sometimes promise—a campaign runs, the…

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The Question People Ask Most About My Hair—And the Answer

I get a surprising number of compliments on my hair. It usually happens when I’m…

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Your Insider’s Guide to World Vitiligo Day-USA 2026

This post is sponsored by the Global Vitiligo Foundation. As always, all opinions are our…

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“Staying Strong” Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Choice: Cera Moreno on Her Vitiligo Diagnosis

When Cera Moreno first noticed patches of vitiligo appearing on her hand three years ago,…

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“At Least It’s Not Cancer”—How Comparison Diminishes Life With Vitiligo

If you live with vitiligo, chances are you’ve heard it: “Well, at least it’s not…

You’re Not Alone: Finding Support in the Vitiligo Community

When I was diagnosed with vitiligo as a child, the world looked very different. Representation…

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Introducing ‘Dear DermFriend’—Expert Answers for Your Vitiligo Questions

For so many of us living with vitiligo, getting clear, trustworthy answers can feel harder…