No, Vitiligo does not increase the risk of skin cancer. Contrarily, research has shown that those with vitiligo are three times less likely to develop melanoma and non-melanoma type skin cancers than those without vitiligo!
Isn't that a great news for the proud wearers of the coat of many colors - those living with vitiligo?
What shall we say then? Does that mean that you can hit the beach every day to suntan?
God forbid, for shall we continue in sin because God's grace is covering us?
We shouldn't deliberately and carelessly expose ourselves to the sun because parts of the skin that are affected with vitiligo will burn in the sun more easily. Instead we should apply Sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing that will protect our dermis and prevent sunburn.
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