Mental Health

Caring for your mind while living with visible skin

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 a Mental Health Guide to Confidence: A Community-Built Resource for Women with Vitiligo

For many women with vitiligo, the hardest part of life with this condition isn’t the…

It IS Possible to Love the Skin You’re In – Here’s Why

Published October 2019; Updated February 2025 I have good news: It is possible to love…

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50 Positive Self-Affirmations for Those with Vitiligo

Published May 2018; Updated January 2024 Whether you love your skin or are struggling with…

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How to Decrease Stress and Why It Matters When You Live with Vitiligo

Vitiligo can be triggered by many things — and stress is one of them. According…

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The Psychological Impact of Vitiligo

Medically reviewed by Dr. Anna-Lisa Stonehill, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at OC Health Care Agency. …

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Why Community Matters When You Live with Vitiligo

I got vitiligo when I was just seven years old. At first, the white spots…

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5 Lies to Stop Telling Yourself if You Live with Vitiligo

I spent the first half of my life telling myself lies: I’m ugly, I’ll never…

How to Make Peace With Your Skin, Inside and Out

My vitiligo is everywhere. Everyone can see it. Though I can camouflage some of it…