From the Editor

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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.…

What It’s Like to Lose 100% of Your Skin Color

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

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Your Skin is Beautiful: The Power of a Compliment

“Your skin is beautiful.” Four words spoken to me by a stranger in the grocery…

The Problem with Celebrating Vitiligo (as Something Beautiful)

We have a problem – one that is dividing the global story about vitiligo and…

What It’s Really Like to Live with Vitiligo

It’s hard to explain exactly what it’s like to live with vitiligo. And even when…