of people with vitiligo report symptoms of depression
Daily impact
Vitiligo’s effects extend beyond the skin
Vitiligo can take away your self-esteem as well as your pigment. Wish you could get it back? Many others do, too.
7 out of 10 people with vitiligo say their condition impacts their social activities
Remember:
Your feelings are more than valid—they’re important details for your dermatologist. Share both the visible signs of vitiligo and its unseen effects on your well-being.
Daily impact
Vitiligo’s effects extend beyond the skin
Vitiligo can take away your self-esteem as well as your pigment. Wish you could get it back? Many others do, too.
7 out of 10 people with vitiligo say their condition impacts their social activities.
Remember:
Your feelings are more than valid—they’re important details for your dermatologist. Share both the visible signs of vitiligo and its unseen effects on your well-being.
Watch Mary, a health educator, open up about how she’s navigating her complex journey with vitiligo.
Mental health
If the unpredictability of vitiligo symptoms negatively influences your mental health, you’re not alone.
Studies have found that:
of people with vitiligo regularly worry about their pigment loss spreading
The rate of hospitalization due to mental health disorders in people with vitiligo was almost
Lean on support
Vitiligo comes with challenges—we come with tips
Lean on support
Vitiligo comes with challenges—we come with tips
Check out advocacy groups for vitiligo patients
AbbVie Inc. is not affiliated with these advocacy organizations and is not responsible for the content on these pages. AbbVie has had limited partnerships with some of these organizations. This is not a comprehensive list of vitiligo advocacy organizations and should not be considered an endorsement of any particular organization.
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