Well hello everyone I am a single mother of one (12 1\2yr old)daugther who has a rare skin disorder called "Vitiligo" I just wanted to put it out there to see if anyone else has experinced this and if so did you find a cure or some type of help. Breifly about Vitiligo its a rare skin disorder that mostly people of color get somthing happends with the pigmant in the skin starts to turn white. I just wanted to shine a little bit of lihgt on somthing thats being ignored.
Hi,
My cousin has Vitiligo. Unfortunaltey there is little out there for this disorder. One thing she did was go to a natural doctor who said to eliminate wheat and sugar from her diet. Although it is a very difficult thing to do she said it slowed the progression of the disease. Good luck.
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It isn't as unusual as you think - I believe this is the condition that Michael Jackson has. It does also effect caucasion people - I have a few small spots that I've been told may be this. Basically, from what I have been told these areas will not "tan" when you are exposed to the sun. It is also a reminder that one should use a good sunscreen. Beyond that I would consult with a dermatologist. I am sure that the worst of this is your daughters age as becoming a teen is difficult enough without something to draw negative attention to about one's physical appearance. I have a very prominent "wine stain" birthmark on my right wrist and up my arm. I am in my 40s so I am totally oblivious to it most of the time but I know when I was younger children and teens often commented or questioned about it. If your daughter is very self-conscious about it there is a make-up that can be used to cover birthmarks that could probably also blend the white spots away. I do not recall the name but I'm sure it will come up on a google search - it has been around for decades. Best of luck.
I know someone with that disorder I have not seen her for a while when I see her next i will ask her for her email address, have you tried googling the name? there may be information on line.
Good luck
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I am aware of this skin disorder. I know of a young girl that has this, she is about 17 but she is arab. She is so light that even the patches are just slightly lighter that her skin. I don't know of any cure though. Take care.
