Dear Global Vitiligo Foundation Community Members, Friends, and Supporters, In this edition of our news digest, “News & Views,” we are excited to share recent multimedia content that was originally posted on GVF
On March 4 and 5, 2023, the Shree Janta Ma. Bi. Betha Bhawanipur, Dhangadhimai Municipality-2,Siraha, in Nepal, openly welcomed the Free Health & Wellness Camp organized by Apan Foundation/ApanCare, USA, in collaboration with
The main symptom is skin that turns white or loses its color. But which areas of skin are affected depends on the type of vitiligo a person has. There are a few different
Director of Communication Florence Okonkwo was born in Nigeria where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology and Mining from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT Nigeria. She then
Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by selective and progressive loss of melanocytes due to a chronic autoimmune inflammatory response. Vitiligo lesions are completely lacking in melanin, non-scaly, and have distinct margins. Vitiligo can affect
Neither the general public nor those with the condition agree about whether to identify albinism as a disability. This ambiguity creates a problem in the language used to talk about albinism. It also
No. American Academy of Dermatology Associationhttps://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/vitiligo-overview Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Researchhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/albinism
While vitiligo cannot be cured, treatment may restore lost skin color. Research shows that having an even skin tone can greatly improve both physical and mental well-being. American Academy of Dermatology Associationhttps://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/vitiligo-overview
A group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no melanin production. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Researchhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/albinism
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