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[[Support group]]s and organizations are available to help people learn more about vitiligo, understand treatment options, and find support from other people with vitiligo. | |||
[http://www.vitiligosupport.org Vitiligo Support International] is the largest vitiligo organization in the world. The nonprofit organization provides free access to online message boards, chat rooms, frequently asked questions, information and articles, as well as a patient-referred doctor search. The group advocates on behalf of patients, conducts patient conferences and has local support groups. | |||
The [http://www.nvfi.org National Vitiligo Foundation (NVF)] is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides access to online resources, physician listings, frequently asked questions (etc); funds research through grants and sponsors local support groups and workshop style conferences. | |||
The American Vitiligo Research Foundation Inc. (AVRF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt charity that aims to increase public awareness about vitiligo and to help those affected by vitiligo, focusing specifically on children and their families. It supports finding a cure through alternatives to [[animal testing]]. | |||
VITFriends,LLC is a support group in the North East USA. Formed in 2004, VITFriends is still growing and touching the world. We are a web-community offering words of encouragement and sharing hope to individuals dealing with Vitiligo. The goals is to bring public awareness about this condition as we share HOPE.[http://www.vitfriends.com/] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Differentiating Vitiligo from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Support organizations
Support groups and organizations are available to help people learn more about vitiligo, understand treatment options, and find support from other people with vitiligo.
Vitiligo Support International is the largest vitiligo organization in the world. The nonprofit organization provides free access to online message boards, chat rooms, frequently asked questions, information and articles, as well as a patient-referred doctor search. The group advocates on behalf of patients, conducts patient conferences and has local support groups.
The National Vitiligo Foundation (NVF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides access to online resources, physician listings, frequently asked questions (etc); funds research through grants and sponsors local support groups and workshop style conferences.
The American Vitiligo Research Foundation Inc. (AVRF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt charity that aims to increase public awareness about vitiligo and to help those affected by vitiligo, focusing specifically on children and their families. It supports finding a cure through alternatives to animal testing.
VITFriends,LLC is a support group in the North East USA. Formed in 2004, VITFriends is still growing and touching the world. We are a web-community offering words of encouragement and sharing hope to individuals dealing with Vitiligo. The goals is to bring public awareness about this condition as we share HOPE.[2]