Hard Day
5/26/15
Yesterday was a harder day than normal. I hate waking up knowing I am going to have to face the mirror and go through ALL the chores of trying to cover up my vitiligo without missing a noticeable spot. I break down and weep some days because I need answers, want some understanding, need to know if I did something wrong to activate such a unsightly disorder. Everyday I can find a new spot attacking my beautiful brown skin. But then.......
I say to myself I have to get through this, I have to accept my plight with this and make the best of it.
Yesterday was a harder day than normal. I hate waking up knowing I am going to have to face the mirror and go through ALL the chores of trying to cover up my vitiligo without missing a noticeable spot. I break down and weep some days because I need answers, want some understanding, need to know if I did something wrong to activate such a unsightly disorder. Everyday I can find a new spot attacking my beautiful brown skin. But then.......
I say to myself I have to get through this, I have to accept my plight with this and make the best of it.
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I feel the same way at least once a day. Then somehow I recover, put on Derma Blend and move on. None of us have done anything wrong to deserve this disorder. So, dont blame yourself. It is in the genes ( I am a genetist). There are 53 clinical trials underway. So, we can be hopeful for an effective treatment. A cure is farther, but treatment is within our reach.
Today will be better for you. Hang in there! Cheers.
Have you had your Thyroid function checked? hypothyroidism, an autoimmune disease is often seen in Vitiligo?antibodies for thyroglobulin need to be checked, which is a standard blood test.
I really appreciate your encouragement. And yes I have hypothyroidism. Have you heard of this vitiligo conference in Orange California that is to take place in September? I have been researching different support groups and ran across the conference. The audience is for patients, doctors and anyone interested in vitiligo.
You are welcome. Yes, I am aware of that meeting. You may be interested in this site for vitiligo. https://www.vitiligosupport.org
There is lot of information you may find it helpful. I have recently submitted a paper on Vitiligo. Once it gets accepted, I will share it with you. Cheers!