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MARKETPLACE
MARKETPLACE
A curated space for the vitiligo community’s voices, visions, and expertise.
We are currently building a unique digital marketplace to showcase the incredible talent within our community.
This online space will serve as a global gallery and storefront, featuring:
• Fine Arts & Digital Prints: Inspired by the beauty of diversity.
• Music & Media: Soulful expressions from community creators.
• Literature & Books: Memoirs, guides, and children’s stories.
• Educational Courses: Specialized learning from our select partners.
Are you a creator? We are still finalizing our inaugural list of partners. If you have a book, course, or artwork you’d like to feature, please reach out via our Contact page.
Full storefronts will go live shortly — check back soon to support community-led commerce.
This online space will serve as a global gallery and storefront, featuring:
• Fine Arts & Digital Prints: Inspired by the beauty of diversity.
• Music & Media: Soulful expressions from community creators.
• Literature & Books: Memoirs, guides, and children’s stories.
• Educational Courses: Specialized learning from our select partners.
Are you a creator? We are still finalizing our inaugural list of partners. If you have a book, course, or artwork you’d like to feature, please reach out via our Contact page.
Full storefronts will go live shortly — check back soon to support community-led commerce.
A No-Nonsense Guide To Vitiligo
by Yan Valle
$
7.99
$
14.99
A No-Nonsense Guide To Vitiligo (Second Edition, 2024) by Yan Valle is a practical, straightforward handbook for anyone living with vitiligo. Written by a long-time vitiligo warrior and CEO of the Vitiligo Research Foundation, it cuts through myths and offers clear guidance on symptoms, treatments, nutrition, stress management, and mental well-being.
Honest, witty, and deeply informed by personal experience and research, this book serves as an essential companion for patients, families, and supporters seeking real answers and better ways to manage the condition.
Where to buy: Available on Amazon (hardcopy and ebook), Google Play Books, Apple iTunes, Barnes & Noble,and other major platforms.
Honest, witty, and deeply informed by personal experience and research, this book serves as an essential companion for patients, families, and supporters seeking real answers and better ways to manage the condition.
Where to buy: Available on Amazon (hardcopy and ebook), Google Play Books, Apple iTunes, Barnes & Noble,and other major platforms.
Speaking Light
Practicing Life With Vitiligo in Virtual Reality
Speaking Light is an immersive training experience created for people with vitiligo seeking greater confidence in day-to-day interactions with strangers.
Through two guided video scenarios, learners practice communicating about vitiligo in real-life encounters with empathy, humor, and composure.
Watch on YouTube
The video can be viewed on YouTube using the 360° viewing controls, or through the YouTube VR app on a Meta Quest headset for a more immersive experience.
Connect on LinkedIn or email
Through two guided video scenarios, learners practice communicating about vitiligo in real-life encounters with empathy, humor, and composure.
Watch on YouTube
The video can be viewed on YouTube using the 360° viewing controls, or through the YouTube VR app on a Meta Quest headset for a more immersive experience.
Connect on LinkedIn or email
VITI da Brute
VITI da Brute is a vitiligo warrior and inspiring musical artist who creates empowering, healing music that celebrates the uniqueness of living with vitiligo.
Known for tracks like Glow Written In My SKN, Glow Up Gospel, and his album SKN Prophet, he turns his “Holy Mark” into a powerful message of pride, resilience, and self-love. A proud member of the vitiligo community, he has performed at vitiligo events and summits, spreading positivity through what he calls “vitiligo music.” His work reminds everyone that vitiligo isn’t something to hide — it’s something to glow in.
He is based in Tampa, Florida (USA).
Social Media & Direct Contact
Known for tracks like Glow Written In My SKN, Glow Up Gospel, and his album SKN Prophet, he turns his “Holy Mark” into a powerful message of pride, resilience, and self-love. A proud member of the vitiligo community, he has performed at vitiligo events and summits, spreading positivity through what he calls “vitiligo music.” His work reminds everyone that vitiligo isn’t something to hide — it’s something to glow in.
He is based in Tampa, Florida (USA).
Social Media & Direct Contact
- Instagram: @igotviti — This is his primary active account where he posts music updates, new releases, and vitiligo content.
- Facebook Artist Page: Viti da Brute
- Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, etc. (search “VITI da Brute”)
- Distributed via DistroKid under XOTICSKN LLC
Patricia Rossy
Patricia Rossy is a talented vitiligo artist and dedicated advocate. Living with vitiligo, she creates vibrant, colorful paintings — especially striking butterfly pieces — that symbolize transformation, beauty, and self-acceptance.
She is also the author of the Vitiligo Inspirational Coffee Table Book.
She serves as Vice President of VITFriends (Vitiligo Support) and is actively involved in community education and empowerment through her art.
Contact & Links
She is also the author of the Vitiligo Inspirational Coffee Table Book.
She serves as Vice President of VITFriends (Vitiligo Support) and is actively involved in community education and empowerment through her art.
Contact & Links
- Instagram: @minnesotavitfriends (shared with Minnesota VITFriends)
- Facebook: Minnesota VITFriends