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Have you ever noticed someone with light or white patches on their skin and wondered what caused it? This is called vitiligo. It’s a long-term skin condition that affects about 1% of people worldwide. While it mainly changes the skin’s color, vitiligo can also impact those who have it in many other ways. Living with vitiligo can be challenging, but it also teaches important lessons about strength, self-acceptance, and the value of community. Let’s take a look at the basics of vitiligo, including its physical and emotional effects.

Tune into this week’s podcast as LaTrese Coyt talks about living with vitiligo, the treatments she’s tried, and how she found confidence again. She also shares advice for others dealing with vitiligo!

Key Takeaways:

- Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that affects the melanin in the skin, and it can occur in people of any ethnicity.

- Living with vitiligo can be psychologically challenging, but developing self-love and a positive attitude can help overcome these challenges.

- Advocacy work and connecting with others who have vitiligo can provide support and inspiration.

- It's important to educate others about vitiligo and promote understanding and acceptance.

- There are resources available, such as the World Vitiligo Foundation and support groups, for people with vitiligo to connect and find support.

In This Episode:

(5:10) Introduction and Personal Background

(8:02) Understanding Vitiligo

(10:00) Living with Progressive Vitiligo

(14:45) Treatment Options and Personal Choices

(20:05) Autoimmune Disorders

(22:35) Advocacy and Support Resources

(27:58) Tips for Living with Vitiligo

LaTrese Coyt is a seasoned Marketing and PR professional with over 20 years of experience.  As the National Director of Sports & Experiential Relationships for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), she creates opportunities for Boys & Girls Clubs and their members to connect with alumni, athletes, entertainers and supporters through various year-round activities.  LaTrese oversees the daily management of partnerships with multiple sports organizations, ensuring they benefit local Clubs nationwide and on military bases.

As a proud advocate and “vitiligo beauty,” LaTrese has transformed the challenges of living with this auto-immune condition into a platform promoting self-love, knowledge, inspiration and networking (SKIN).  Her mission, captured through “My SKIN Within: Looking Beyond,” focuses on how she channels her journey with vitiligo into a deeper sense of purpose beyond the external appearance. 

In her free time, LaTrese enjoys traveling, staying active, and has both authored and co-authored two books and was featured in “The Dream Is In Your Hands” book.  She is the mother of two adult children and HoneyGram to her grandchild.

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