From the Editor

Perspectives and personal stories written by Erika Page, Founder/Editor of Living Dappled.

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I Thought I Had Never Been Bullied Because of My Vitiligo – I Was Wrong

“You would be so much prettier if you didn’t have vitiligo. You should hide the…

Why Summer Can Be Difficult for Those with Vitiligo (An Open Letter)

To the mothers, fathers, siblings, husbands, besties, aunts and uncles, coworkers and friends of those…

“You Can Do Hard Things” – How My Mom Taught Me to Live with Vitiligo

As I sat writing a note to my mom for Mother’s Day, I couldn’t help…

What Sarah Herron Taught Me About Confidence – And Vitiligo

This April, I found myself walking down the streets of NYC to meet twenty-some other…

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Dear Mattel – This is Why Your Vitiligo Barbie Matters

Dear Mattel, Last February, you posted a picture of a vitiligo Barbie on Instagram with…

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Why It’s Okay to Struggle with Vitiligo

Ten years ago, it would be hard to imagine a world where a Victoria’s Secret…

Disease, Condition or Disorder? How We Talk about Vitiligo Matters

Is vitiligo a disease, condition, or disorder? The answer is all of the above. Yet…

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How to Be Yourself When Your Identity is Changing Before Your Eyes

Standing in front of the mirror today, I hardly recognize the girl I was as…

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4 Ways to Love Yourself, Spots and All

If you struggle to love yourself – and especially your vitiligo – you aren’t alone.…