Teamwork
You and your dermatologist are in this together
Work with your dermatologist at every step of your vitiligo journey to make sure your treatment plan aligns with your goals.
A treatment plan could include these goals:
Regulating the immune system
Stop patches from spreading to other areas and getting larger
Achieving repigmentation
Restore lost color
Maintaining results
Retain restored pigment
Hear how Mary has grown to accept herself—including the part of her that wants her pigment back.
Let’s go
Prepare for your next appointment. To get more out of your time with your dermatologist:
Track your progress and feelings
Journal your thoughts and experiences to provide context for how your vitiligo is affecting your daily activities.
Capture changes in your vitiligo
Take photos of patches as they progress, noting their location and size over time.
Advocate for yourself
Tell your dermatologist how vitiligo impacts your mental health and, if you’re on a treatment, what you think of it.
Your Story Matters
Here’s what to share with your dermatologist
The many valuable details to communicate to your dermatologist can be tough to recall in the moment. To simplify things, bring this discussion guide to your next appointment.
Use these questions as conversation starters:
1. What does it mean if my vitiligo patches change over time (ie, location, size, new patches)?
2. What vitiligo treatments are available to help repigment my skin?
3. If I start a new treatment, when should I expect to start seeing results?
4. How do I know if my vitiligo treatment is working?
Hear More From Mary
Vitiligo changed her in more ways than one
If pigment loss has made you self-conscious, Mary can relate.