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Children with vitiligo face stigma and battle misinformation: this needs to change

Simple initiatives inside the classroom can make a difference, as when children understand that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and poses no health risk to others, the stigma and fear related to it will reduce substantially. The collective goal must be that no child feels different, or less worthy, due to the skin they live in

16 Jun 2026 4:56 pm