Vitiligo Profiles

Meet some of the #DappledDarlings and vitiligo models living around the world.

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From “Not for Girls Like Me” to Miss Universe GB Finalist—Meet Yasmin Toseafa

Yasmin Toseafa didn’t have “enter a Miss Universe pageant” on her bingo card for 2025—or…

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The 2026 Boston Marathoner with Vitiligo Who Wants You To Feel Seen

Brit Williams never imagined she would get vitiligo. She never imagined it would spread all…

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Bravery Is Beautiful: How Teen Mallory Habstritt’s Difference Became Her Superpower

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Meet Bauer, the Internet’s Favorite Bernese Mountain Dog with Vitiligo

A crowd had formed around a large, fluffy dog at the art fair. While canine…

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Unapologetic: How A Sticker Brand Holds Space for Cultural Pride and Vitiligo Representation

“You’re too loud. Your personality is too much. You look too different.” These are some…

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You Can See Vitiligo On Someone’s Skin—But Here’s What You Don’t See

Yes, you can see vitiligo. The depigmented skin caused by autoimmune condition is often incredibly…

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Digital Artist Wildy Martinez on Fighting for an Inclusive AI Future—With Vitiligo

Wildy Martinez is a creative force—part digital artist, part fashion storyteller, and full-time advocate for…

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Victoria Marie on How Vitiligo Brought Her the Confidence She’d Always Wanted

It started with one white eyebrow hair. Victoria Marie had recently given birth to her…

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What My Polish Grandmother Had to Say About Living with Vitiligo

As the editor of Living Dappled, I’ve written hundreds of articles about vitiligo, many of…