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diagnosed with vitiligo 2 months ago, need help dealing with it

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Gizmo24
Gizmo24

I'm a 29 year old female and I recently found out I had vitiligo about 2 months ago. It first started as a small patch on my face, I didn't think anything of it since I'm always in the sun until it started to spread. I have a darker complexion and the white patches are starting to spread more and more. They're around my eyes, on my chin, and on my cheeks. I've noticed a spot on my back and a few more spots forming on my stomach. I am not one that is obsessed with my looks, I've always been one that is confident with what I was given. But this, this is a hard pill to swallow. I can't stop starring at it, it's taking over my life, all I do is think about it. I am paranoid and constantly putting make up on. I don't feel comfortable being around others without make up. I am extremely self-conscious. When I first found out I had it, I broke down and started crying. I felt empty and hopeless. Reading posts of people saying they've had success with getting rid of it gives me a little hope and piece of mind. My Dr. Prescribed me with an ointment called Tacrolimus, has anyone had any success with this? Are there any other suggestions? I know this post is all over the place, but these are the thoughts that have been haunting me for the past two months. I try and not let it get to me, but it's a constant struggle. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!

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  • juju85
    juju85 Gizmo24

    Posted

    Another thing don't put Oxsoralen close to your eyes be careful..

  • john29175
    john29175 Gizmo24

    Posted

    facing vitiligo for almost 10 year, spreading only on my hands, year over year during summer i saw a new spots, this is the first year it has stopped, the only change i did was my diet, i was diagnosed with milk intolerance with higher IGG and IGM antibodies, done by gastroenterologist, not any self tests, i dont eat any dairy products, after 2 years of eliminating from my diet, vitiligo seems to be fix from spreading, also before eliminating dairy i used to be sick minimum twice a year, now if i get cold it takes maximum of day to feel some symptoms and then i am back to normal, so feels like my immune system is stronger

  • ruchi17091
    ruchi17091 Gizmo24

    Posted

    Hi, My daughter who is 5 years old has been diagnosed with Vitiligo.

    As a mum I am very sad for her .But I am trying to be strong.

    my daughter is a bubbly and confident child.

    she has white patches on her eyelids and around the eyes.

    I can see some new patches coming.

    I am new to the forum and would like help and advise.

    Many thanks Ruchi

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 Gizmo24

    Posted

    If the doctor prescribed it, its gotta be good right. I am sure there are others ointments you could try should this one fail.

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