The writers at GLAMOUR have been pouring over this photographer’s vitiligo photo series – and they’re right to – it’s so damn empowering! Elisabeth Van Aalderen is the brainchild behind the Shades of Pale photo series, born to celebrate the skin condition in all its beauty. “Living with it myself for almost 8 years, photography has…
Think You Have Vitiligo? Here’s What To Do
You’ve identified a little white patch of skin. You haven’t seen it before – but it looks like vitiligo. Here’s what to do. 1. Don’t Freak Out Firstly, you’re not going to get anywhere by freaking out. Seriously, we know! (Honestly, it will be ok!) 2. Book An Appointment With A Doctor This is the most…
Makeup Artist Incorporates Vitiligo Into Jaw-dropping Looks
A makeup artist from Chicago is raising awareness of vitiligo by incorporating her unique patches into jaw-dropping looks. Lauren Leonard, 26, first started developing vitiligo as a child when it started appearing on her knees. It wasn’t until she was 20-years-old that it started on her face, with white patches forming around her eyes. These patches she…
Photographer With Vitiligo Finds Acceptance Capturing Others
A photographer from Colorado is on a journey to find peace with her vitiligo by capturing others with the same condition. Jasmine Colgan launched a project called Tough Skin to uncover ‘unique beauty’ after being diagnosed with vitiligo. She travels the USA to meet and photograph people with the same condition. This great project is not only…
Teen Mom 2 Star Jenelle Evans Defends Vitiligo
Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has defended vitiligo in the name of her man, David Eason, who has the skin condition. Jenelle hit back at trolls after cruel remarks were made about his skin – and called for more to be done to raise awareness of the skin condition. Calling for more to be…
Vitiligo Barbie? This Winnie Harlow-inspired doll is taking over social media
Thanks to models like Winnie Harlow, girls with vitiligo continue to be inspired. Seeing a much-loved figure in the public eye with a uniqueness much like their own gives them so much self-confidence. What if these same girls were able to have a doll to play with that looks like them, too? Read more…
Thousands Want Their Sims Characters To Have Vitiligo
It seems just like humans, sims go through fashion trends. As people make custom content and mods, certain ones will rise to the top as particularly attractive or trendy. Right now, thousands of very trendy sims have vitiligo. Read more
Giraffe has same skin-lightening condition as Michael Jackson
It’s true – this giraffe in Kenya may well have something in common with MJ and everyone else with the rare skin condition vitiligo (where the skin gradually loses its pigment). New Scientist has reported that Zoe Muller from the Rothschild’s Giraffe Project and the University of Bristol, UK, has identified the first case of vitiligo in a…
Researchers discover more genes linked to vitiligo
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they’ve identified more genes linked to the autoimmune disease vitiligo, which causes patches of white skin and hair. An international team of scientists pinpointed 23 new locations on the genome associated with susceptibility to vitiligo. That doubles the number of known genes connected with vitiligo, the…
Woman DENIED spa treatment as she has Vitiligo
A woman was embarrassingly DENIED treatment at a spa after it was discovered she had VITILIGO. Reported on by NDTV, the 55-year-old woman from Pune, India, booked in for a massage session at a well-known local spa. Shortly afterwards, she was denied service as her therapist noticed the non-contagious condition, which leads to white patches on skin. Narrating…