Category: Vitiligo Stories

  • Madelyn’s Story of Vitiligo and Celiac

    Hi To All, I have submitted my story in as many places as possible in the hopes that others may be helped. I am offering more detail to you because you, like me, are a person with Vitiligo, and you may benefit more from my experiences. I have had Vitiligo since 1980. It started after…

  • Ben’s Vitiligo Story

    Hey! My name is Ben and I am a 19 year old college student. I have had vitiligo for around 10 years. Growing up with vitiligo was very difficult for me as I was sure to stand out amongst my peers because of my skin. I was generally a shy kid, not liking attention of…

  • Taro’s Vitiligo Story

    I first noticed a white spot under my chin about a year and a half to two years ago. I am 21. It spread quickly, and now I have white patches on my chin, neck, and face. I have to look at it every single day on my face. At first I didn’t pay much…

  • Gabe’s Vitiligo Story

    I have had vitiligo for nearly 10 years.  However, it is a very mild case and was not exposed on my face until a few years ago.  My dermatologist has put me on a topical cream that doesn’t seem to do much for me.  I applied it for three months with little to no improvements. …

  • CD’s Vitiligo Story

    Thank you so much for posting this. I am 20 years old and have had this vitiligo since I was little.  This has caused me a lot of stress when going to school and never wanting to wear shorts or skirts. I have overcome this fear, and realized I can’t hide the person that I…

  • Keshav’s Vitiligo Story

    i am very glad to write down few words for you on this page and believe me i am very much thankful from my heart as you cared and started such great idea to bring people together in society those who suffer from vitiligo as we were being really kind of insecure,inferior even after we…

  • Ryan’s Vitiligo Story

    When i was about 15 I started getting spots on my left hand. It started on my thumb and index finger. Although my condition is not as noticeable as others, it still affects my daily life. I always am staring at it and always wondering if someone can tell I have the condition. I’m 17…

  • Sha’s Vitiligo Story

    I have had vitiligo for 21 yrs since the age of 8. It is very extensive plus my whole body was affected…initially it was difficult especially growing up. I hated myself and wished I was dead and hey, I also had the wish that one day I would wake up and it would all go…

  • Diane’s Vitiligo Story

    I think I was 7 when I first noticed I had white spots on my knees. I remember going to the doctor and expecting him to give me a pill to get rid of it. It was then I was told I had Vitiligo. I knew it was progressive but never really thought more about…

  • Vins Vitiligo Story

    Hi, this is a wonderful site and I’m glad to read your story. I’m from India and my wife has vitiligo, but u know what, she is the most beautiful woman in the world and I’m very proud and lucky to have her. She had vitiligo before we met and it has never bothered me,…

  • Blancas Vitiligo Story

    I am 31 years old and was diagnosed with vitiligo when I was 8. My Parents did the lamp treatment and prayed with our entire church constantly. I believe their efforts prevented further pigment loss. My Vitiligo is on the front of my legs, ankles, around each eye and other random places. I have a…

  • Express Your Feelings About Vitiligo