All articles tagged with #vitiligo
A family’s black Labrador named Beobi developed white patches over her body due to vitiligo, transforming her appearance from black to a panda-like pattern over two years, which her family finds endearing and unique.
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A person shares their concern about their sister's potential vitiligo and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional medical advice and mental health support. They suggest being supportive by accompanying her to appointments and helping her embrace her condition.
"The Sims 4" has introduced a new update allowing players to add vitiligo skin features to their Sims, aiming to diversify representation in the game's characters. The update, a popular request among players, enables users to select vitiligo within the game without downloading external resources. Model Winnie Harlow, who has vitiligo, collaborated with the game for the update, emphasizing the importance of representing one's true self in-game and in real life. The new feature has received positive feedback, with users praising the game for empowering more diverse representation.
The Sims 4 introduces a free update featuring a Vitiligo skin feature in Create-a-Sim, allowing players to customize Sims with Vitiligo skin details, representing the chronic autoimmune disorder affecting roughly 70 million people worldwide. This update, promoted by model Winnie Harlow in partnership with Maxis, aims to encourage players to embrace their uniqueness in-game and in real life. The Sims 4 has been adding inclusive features in recent years, such as customizable pronouns and sexual orientation, with the next generation, Project Rene, currently in development.
A 43-year-old Black woman with vitiligo claims that her skin condition has partially reversed after suffering two strokes, possibly due to the medication prescribed to her. Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition causing skin to lose its color in patches, and there is currently no cure. The woman, Iomikoe Johnson, estimates that 60 percent of her body has turned white due to the condition. She believes that the combination of medications she takes to prevent strokes has led to some repigmentation, particularly on her nose and forehead. While there is no cure for vitiligo, some treatments may help reverse pigment loss if used early enough.
Prince Jackson revealed in a recent podcast interview that his father, Michael Jackson, felt insecure about his appearance due to the skin condition vitiligo. He wanted to smooth out his appearance and "glow" to boost his self-image. Michael Jackson had previously addressed his skin disorder in a 1993 interview, stating that it was a pigmentation issue he couldn't help.
Board-certified dermatologist Nada Elbuluk and audit senior manager Samantha Kuberka are advocating for more education and conversation around vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by skin that has lost color, resulting in white patches. Vitiligo is not just cosmetic, it's an autoimmune condition that can lead to a higher risk of associated autoimmune conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all method for managing vitiligo, and it's important to find a dermatologist who understands the condition and has experience treating it. The vitiligo community is growing every day, and there are resources available to support those living with the condition.
The author, who has vitiligo, a skin condition that causes patches of white skin, is conflicted about a new treatment called Opzelura that promises to re-pigment the skin. While the treatment has shown promising results, it also has potential side effects and may weaken the immune system. The author has worked hard to accept and love herself with her condition, but also acknowledges the challenges and irritations that come with it. Ultimately, she believes that self-acceptance and desire for change are not mutually exclusive, and that confidence is about being comfortable in your own choices.