Photographic progress

Earlier and later progress photographs

The photographs show ongoing repigmentation across Norma’s hands and arms. They were taken at different times, angles and under different lighting conditions.

The routine Norma described

In Norma’s words

“I only wish I had found them sooner”

I was diagnosed with vitiligo at the beginning of the pandemic after noticing a tiny white patch just below my hairline. By the time I saw a dermatologist five months later, vitiligo had spread across much of my body.

I later completed one year of hospital NB-UVB treatment. Many areas began to repigment, but the treatment ended while I was still left with extensive patching. I tried many different approaches, including products from India, Australia and France, before finding VitiligoShop.

As a Black woman, I initially wondered whether the products would work for me because I did not see many people with skin like mine represented in treatment photographs. Vitiligo affects every skin tone, but on darker skin the contrast can be especially visible. I covered my neck and arms with high collars and long sleeves, even in summer.

I began with Vitistop Gel and later added VitiPro Gel and Vitistop vitamins. I used the gels consistently alongside light treatment or controlled sunshine. I also worked with healthcare professionals on my thyroid health.

I am now seeing repigmenting dots and patches appearing across my hands and arms. Areas that were once only large white patches are gradually filling with pigment again. I feel hopeful that one day I may look more like I did before the pandemic.

From my personal experience, the gels used consistently alongside light treatment or sunshine have made a real difference. I only wish I had found them sooner. Thank you, Peter and the VitiligoShop team, for continuing this work. Please dont share my face.

— Norma

About these results: Norma supplied the photographs and gave permission for them to be used. The photographs were taken at different times, angles and under different lighting conditions, and have not been retouched. This is one customer’s personal experience; individual results vary.

This customer story is provided for general information and does not replace medical advice. Phototherapy and prescription treatment should be used according to professional and device guidance.