Do you have other related conditions?

no

What type of Vitiligo do you have?

non-segmental

Which areas on you are lacking pigmentation?

fingertips, hands, chin, genital

When were you diagnosed with Vitiligo? How did your diagnosis help?

I already knew that it was vitiligo, i got prescription with my diagnosis for tacrolimus. That was the only help.

Does anybody else in your family have vitiligo?

No

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much impact does Vitiligo have on your life?

6

How does Vitiligo affect your day-to-day life?

I’m not confident in social interactions, especially when i use my hands

Do you proudly tell people that you have Vitiligo or is that something that you hope would remain more of a secret?

I don’t keep it as a secret but don’t tell “Hey , i have vitiligo” either

How quickly does it spread for you?

Not so fast, my first patches were from years ago

Have you had any treatment? How effective are they?

I’m still having the treatment. It’s been a month since using tacrolimus and 2 sessions with UVB. Also taking supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B, zinc, magnesium , gingko biloba. I can say it has stopped spreading for now

Does Vitiligo affect your mental health?

Yes, i’m thinking about it daily and trying to cure it

What are misconceptions about Vitiligo?

That it spreads to other people

What do you find is the biggest challenge of living with Vitiligo?

Social interactions, getting out to beach in the summer

Are there things you like about having Vitiligo?

No

What are things to NOT say or do to people with Vitiligo?

“What the fuck is that patch?”

How often do you meet other people with Vitiligo in real life?

Pretty much never

What would you like to say to people with Vitiligo?

Just research and learn about it. Every disease is curable. Try to maintain a healthier life style.