How to care for skin with vitiligo

Summary: Vitiligo causes skin to lose its natural color, creating light patches. While there is no cure, you can protect your skin and help stop it from spreading. Dermatologists say to always use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) because skin without color burns easily. Skip tanning—it just makes the patches more obvious! Also, try to avoid skin injuries like scrapes, burns, or tattoos, since these can cause new patches to form. Eating well, lowering stress, and taking care of your mental health are also super important.

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