Please share an interesting fact about dealing with vitiligo.

Ignore: Vitiligo can be "segmental" and only affect one side of the body.

Ignore: Although there is no cure, you can slow progression.40mg ginko three times daily might be worth try.

Ignore: It's often a genetic condition. New dermatology therapies are available.

Ignore: Michael Jackson, the famous late POP singer, had vitiligo and used bleaching treatments for his skin.

Ignore: It affects all skin types and races.

Ignore: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own pigment cells.

Ignore: Check regularly with your doctor. Look for anemia, thyroid disease.

Ignore: Due to a loss of pigment in the skin from destruction of pigment forming cells. Not life threatening.

Ignore: New treatments with fractionated resurfacing lasers and sun exposure show great promise for vitiligo.

Vitiligo: Vitiligo is not contagious. It does seem to occur often people who have certain autoimmune diseases.

Ignore: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that has no cure but it can be slowed by topical steroids.