Living with vitiligo can be emotionally debilitating; strangers staring inquisitively at the white patches adorning our skin is less traumatic to our psyche than the little voice in our head that berates our own self. Whether it is about the vitiligo or about any other aspect of our life, it’s imperative that we find a [...]

Living with vitiligo can be emotionally debilitating; strangers staring inquisitively at the white patches adorning our skin is less traumatic to our psyche than the little voice in our head that berates our own self. Whether it is about the vitiligo or about any other aspect of our life, it’s imperative that we find a [...]

I have one question that i am so scared to find out the answer: WILL MY HAIR FALL OUT BECAUSE I HAVE VITILIGO? I tried to research [and found] nothing. Please HELP. I’m really scared. I love my hair i don’t want to lose that too. Some of my roots near my forehead where some of the vitiligo is turning white. What can i do???

A couple of months ago, you told me that this site was the first thing you check when you get into work, and I want to say, “thank you!” Thank you for visiting each day, sharing your thoughts with others through our comment area, and for always bringing a ray of sunshine to our lives with your kind and uplifting words.You rock!
Enjoy the morning, Mary from Canada!

No one knows the exact cause of vitiligo, and there are many theories as to why it manifests. We can all agree that who ever gets vitiligo has a particular gene which predisposes them to it, but is the catalyst simply the predisposition, a chemical reaction, or is there an emotional connection? Perhaps it is any of the 3, or a combination, depending on the individual.
Let’s look at the emotional connection. This one is pretty easy to determine whether or not it applies to you. Did your vitiligo manifest after …

It’s very easy to feel alone in the world even if you’re surrounded by family and friends. It could be the vitiligo that makes you feel this way, or just your life in general. Maybe it’s not even lonely that you feel, but rather, a separateness from people.
I felt this way often when I worked from home. The only time I would be around other people was when I’d get out to run errands. My choice of work and my lifestyle isolated me from the outside world going on …

2010 may be the year that scientists find a cure for vitiligo, or they might not. You don’t have control over their work, but you do have full control over how you live with vitiligo. Will you let it beat you down for another year? Are you going to miss out on social functions because you’re embarrassed to show your skin?
I’m not a big believer in making new years resolutions, but Now is a good time to find a different way of defining what role vitiligo will play in your …

Wishing you the blessings of warmth and good cheer this Holiday Season.

I enjoy reading inspirational blogs and sometimes a story really touches me, either because I gain a new perspective or because it reminds me to refocus on beliefs I already hold.
This morning I received an update from a great blog called Evolving Times. The sentiment is great for everyday use, but it is especially useful during this holiday season.
My Solstice Lesson
One thing I’ve learned is that you never know where the lesson will come from. My daughter and I went to a gathering last night for a Solstice ritual and …

I first heard about Darcel de Vlugt on Twitter. Someone tweeted that they were auditioning for a tv show about her. I want to share her story with you because I think you may find inspiration through this beautiful young woman who has not let her struggle with vitiligo define her, or limit her successes.
Her skin is so pale that she wears Factor 100 sun cream on even a dull summer day. Yet, incredibly, 23-year-old Darcel de Vlugt was born black. In a case of extreme rarity, the skin …