True or FALSE

Vitiligo

1 Vitiligo is curable.

True False

2 It makes skin more sensitive to damage from sunlight.

True False

3 Vitiligo is caused by bad diet choices.

True False

4 It can run in the family.

True False

1 FALSE

Vitiligo develops as white patches on the skin, caused by a lack of melanin. The patches are usually permanent. Treatment – such as camouflage cream and phototherapy – can improve the appearance of the skin, but can’t stop it spreading.

2 True

Lack of melanin, or pigment, makes the skin more vulnerable to the effects of the sun and sunburn. A strong sunscreen should be used at all times.

3 FALSE

Contrary to popular myths (such as having fish and milk together), there is absolutely no connection between vitiligo and diet.

4 True

Vitiligo can be caused by stress or exposure to certain chemicals. But it may be more prevalent if there is a history of it in your family.

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