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Trial and error

June 08, 2016 | 05m 00s

A woman explains the trial and error process of finding a treatment for her vitiligo.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Immune System; Skin, Hair and Nails

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Poisoning or poisons in the environment; None of the above

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you

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