Vitiligo Doesn T Scare Me

Children's book addressing the disease vitiligo and how to deal with the uncomfortableness of the affects of the disease.

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Lucy has vitiligo. She finds beauty in the patterns on her skin. She also finds beauty in the patterns she notices out in nature. Follow Lucy as she goes on a walk through nature, admiring everything she sees.

Loss of skin color, depigmentation of the skin, white blotches, milky spots. These phrases all describe a skin condition called vitiligo. Learn more about vitiligo and its effects from a childs perspective. Sadness to happiness! Those with vitiligo have experiences and emotions ranging from ostracism, embarrassment and hurt to rebuilding their self-esteem and inner beauty. The colorful illustrations and rhyming verse in this book make it a fun and enjoyable read for children of all ages