What is Vitiligo
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular white patches of skin. The precise etiology of the disease is complex and not fully und...
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Hi everyone I am an 18 year old male. I started to show signs of vitiligo about 5 years ago, it began inside my elbow, and i thought it was a weird reaction from a blood test or something. As time went on it progressively got worse and worse now to the point where it is on my feet elbows inner arm, neck, around my eyes, and worstly my hands. I often struggle with my appearance as I always feel that people notice it or are looking at it. This has lead me to cover as much skin as possible, I almost always wear long sleeve shirts. I thank god everyday that I was born naturally pale so the contrast isn't as noticeable. However I am always stressing and insecure about it. Everytime i look at it I think that there is something wrong with me. I've tried all the medication that was prescribed to no avail. I didnt come on here however looking for a cure. I just want to hear what other people have to say about themselves. Does anyone feel the same way? I am always stressing and fearful that it is going to spread more and more and consume my whole body. I am heavily involved in sports and am a well liked kid in highschool so no one has ever really known how I feel about my condition or suspected any insecurities. It was only until my vice-principal suggested I reach out to others that I have had enough confidence to talk about this. So if anyone would like to comment, share stories or advice it would be greatly appreciated. I wish all the best of luck in there day to day struggles.
Posted on 10/30/09, 12:10 pm |
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My vitiligo started much later in life and it is covering my arms and hands, It is now showing up on my knees. I have always had good looking legs so now that the discoloration is happening all over my legs I am starting to get a little upset about it.
However, I don't know if it is an age thing since I am 46 but I could really care less what people think about my skin. My arms look like full camouflage designs from my shoulders to my hands and I have embraced the patterns as a uniqueness that is mine and only mine! And I don't really notice people looking all that much either because perhaps I am not paying attention because I don't care. If someone did say something or stare I would probably say something like "this is my cheetah design". I show my friends sometimes because women like to see these things. I am among 4 girls in my family who have vitilgo and one of my daughters has it so it is hereditary. My sister has it worse than I do as she started getting white hair in patches when she was in her teens. She didn't let it bother her at all. I didn't think I had vitiligo at all because it didn't show up until my 30's. But my little sis never let it bother her and I think I learned from her. It is a pattern and it is unique to you, It is not a burn or scar that was designed for you. Ah, I will be back... it is the middle of the night and I am too tired to talk :o) Best of luck, -Holliday 
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I agree with holliday - my vitiligo does not really bother me (i would prefer it was not there).. but I just look at it like it makes me different and unique. (thankfully I have fair skin so it does not stand out heaps.
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