Vitiligo 101

Your go-to questions about vitiligo – and the answers – all right here.

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The Science Behind Why a Cut Can Turn Into Vitiligo

Can a cut turn into vitiligo? Surprisingly, the answer is yes.  If you’ve ever physically…

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3 Autoimmune Diseases to Screen for if You Live With Vitiligo

Medically reviewed by Dr. John Harris, dermatologist and Director of the UMass Vitiligo Clinic and…

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Mythbusters: 8 Things You Might Not Know about Vitiligo

Does stress cause vitiligo? Can sun exposure cause vitiligo to spread? The internet is full…

Can Hair Dye Cause Vitiligo or Make it Worse?

Medically reviewed by Dr. John Harris, dermatologist and Director of the UMass Vitiligo Clinic and…

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Is a Vitiligo Clinical Trial Right for Me?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Amanda F. Marsch, dermatologist at UC San Diego Health. What is…

6 Options to Consider After a Vitiligo Diagnosis

Recently diagnosed with vitiligo? You’re not alone. Although vitiligo is considered a rare disease because…

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How to Find the Right Dermatologist for Vitiligo Treatment

When I was growing up, there were few dermatologists who treated vitiligo. In fact, most…

21 No B.S. Answers to Questions about Vitiligo

Vitiligo – it’s a complicated disease that is still being researched today. And although those…

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Think You Have Vitiligo? Here’s How to Get a Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Dr. John Harris, dermatologist and Director of the UMass Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center.…