The Stigma of Vitiligo

Maya, 50
"I had vitiligo at the age of 10," Maya says. "From beautiful brown, I have changed to white. [On my finger] is the last spot of the original color of my skin. I have been living a single life in two colors. It is not easy to accept a total change of your skin. But with self-acceptance and family support, one can do it. Please remember, beauty is not skin deep. There are deeper values in you that matter. Life is precious. Accept whatever comes to you, face it, and enjoy your life."

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