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On June 25, let's celebrate World Vitiligo Day with enthusiasm and awareness! This day was established to spread awareness about vitiligo, which is a skin condition that causes the loss of pigmentation in patches on the skin. It affects millions of people around the world and can often be a source of insecurity or low self-esteem for those affected. However, World Vitiligo Day aims to bring attention to this condition, celebrate those living with it, and educate people about its causes and treatments. So on June 25th, let's come together to raise awareness and empower those living with vitiligo!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Vitiligo</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, vitiligo was recognized and defined as a specific condition distinct from leprosy, changing the way it was perceived and treated.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Medical Advancements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Medical advancements in the mid-20th century began to uncover the causes of vitiligo and its association with the immune system.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Vitiligo Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following an initiative by patients and doctors, the first World Vitiligo Day was celebrated to spread awareness about the condition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations recognized World Vitiligo Day, helping to increase international awareness and understanding of the condition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 2015, World Vitiligo Day was celebrated in over 50 countries worldwide, drawing increased attention to the condition and leading to greater global cooperation in vitiligo research.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition in Popular Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prominent personalities, such as model Winnie Harlow, drew attention to vitiligo by openly discussing their experiences, boosting visibility and acceptance of the condition.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to vitiligo research</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Help the cause by donating to organizations and charities that are dedicated to vitiligo research and awareness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a support group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather people with vitiligo, friends and family for a support group and have meaningful conversations about living with vitiligo.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Participate in a 5K</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for a 5K in support of vitiligo. You can run or walk it with friends and family, and help raise money and awareness for the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness online</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about vitiligo on social media sites and encourage others to join the conversation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reach out to local organizations that are hosting events dedicated to raising awareness about vitiligo. You can volunteer your time and help out on the day of the event.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises Awareness About Vitiligo</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Vitiligo Day is an important day to increase awareness about vitiligo and educate the public about this condition. By raising awareness, we can help reduce the stigma surrounding vitiligo and bring more attention to medical research that can lead to better treatments and cures.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Support for People with Vitiligo</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Vitiligo Day is also a day for those living with vitiligo to come together and share their stories with each other. It's a day for people to connect, provide support and build connections with those who understand what they are going through.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Helps Fund Medical Research</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Events like World Vitiligo Day help raise money for vital medical research into the causes and potential treatments of vitiligo. This research is essential if we want to make progress in finding a cure for this condition and improving the lives of those affected.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vitiligo is not Contagious</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite common misconceptions, vitiligo is not contagious. It cannot be transmitted by touching, kissing, or sharing meals or towels with someone who has the condition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vitiligo can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender</h3><p class='facts-content'>Vitiligo does not discriminate. While it's often more noticeable in people with dark skin, people of all ethnic backgrounds can get it, and both males and females are equally likely to be affected.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There is no known cause for Vitiligo</h3><p class='facts-content'>Scientists are yet to definitively determine what causes vitiligo. Multiple theories exist including that it may be an autoimmune disease, it could be genetic, or it might be triggered by certain events like sunburn or emotional stress.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vitiligo typically starts before the age of 40</h3><p class='facts-content'>Most people develop vitiligo before the age of 40. The disorder affects all races and both sexes equally, and most people who develop vitiligo will have it throughout their lives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Non-segmental Vitiligo is the most common form of the condition</h3><p class='facts-content'>There are two main types of vitiligo: non-segmental and segmental. Non-segmental, which affects both sides of the body equally, is the most common, accounting for up to 90% of cases. Segmental vitiligo tends to affect one side or a small segment of the body.</p></div></div>
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