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    Publications

    First published in 1997, Vitiligo - Understanding the loss of skin colour (free with membership) was the first book written in clear non-technical English about this common but 'unknown' skin condition.
    The new 2nd edition contains twice as much information as the 1st edition.

    BOOK CONTENTS

    1. First things First
    2. Conventional Treatments/Cures
    3. Complementary Treatments
    4. Nutrition/Diet
    5. You and Your Doctor
    6. Suncare
    7. Hide It or Flaunt It? - The use of skin camouflage, dyes and self tanning products to disguise white skin and hair
    8. Parents, Children and Vitiligo
    9. Self Esteem and Self Image
    10. Mind over Matter - The psychological aspects of living with vitiligo
    11. Research and New Developments
    12. Medically speaking - Information for health professionals
    13. Vitiligo - An Industrial Disease?
    14. This is My Story - Personal accounts of living with vitiligo
    15. Appendices - providing names and addresses for:
    16. Skin Camouflage and Sun Protection Products
    17. Support Groups
    18. Other Possible Treatments/Complementary Medicine

    We provide a free DVD providing more information about Vitiligo

    We also publish a Newsletter for members called Dispatches with news on the Society, events, medicine and research, campaigns and a forum for member's letters and experiences. We also have posters and flyers available for hospitals, waiting rooms etc