Living with vitiligo: Overcoming shame and control

For those who know me personally, you know that I have vitiligo. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin, where there are patches of depigmentation (the skin appears white or pink). It is sometimes associated with other medical conditions.

I met someone recently and they said that they were curious about my skin. I am used to looks or questions and am happy to educate people about vitiligo, so I …

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