The World Vitiligo Day is celebrated on June 25. The aim is to raise global awareness about vitiligo. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population worldwide, it is generally classified as an autoimmune disorder: a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells or organs. The most common symptom of vitiligo is depigmentation of the skin.
There is no cure, but there are treatments for vitiligo that can be prescribed by a dermatologist. In commemoration of other World Vitiligo Day, Join Dr. Pamela and Guest: Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, Consultant Physician and Dermatologist, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) as they discuss “Vitiligo” on the 23rd of June, 2021 on Classic FM 97.3 from 8:00am – 8:30am.
You can be part of the program, Join our question and answer session immediately after the program at 8:30am using this link: bit.ly/DocOnAirQandA
