#1 Skin Condition
Tiffany Posteraro has vitiligo. It’s a skin condition that occurs when patches of skin lose pigment, turning white. Less than 1% of the world’s population has vitiligo.
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#2 Growing Up
As you can imagine, having this skin condition was tough for Tiffany, especially when she was a kid. Bullies would call her all sorts of names, including “Cow” and “Dalmation.” She would cover herself in clothing and makeup to prevent people from seeing her condition.
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#3 Love Herself
But, after years of feeling bad about her skin, Tiffany has decided to accept it and love herself. What prompted the change in the 24-year-old’s attitude? Meeting another person with vitiligo and receiving much-needed support.
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#4 A New Chapter
To help mark her positive attitude change, and to silently school people who stare at her skin, Tiffany got a tattoo on her forearm. It says, “It’s called Vitiligo.
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#5 Proud Of Herself
Now, Tiffany isn’t afraid to show off her skin in a bikini, even if it may not look like everyone else’s. This is very different from her skin-covering childhood. Tiffany said, “When people stared and made nasty comments, I had no comeback because I didn’t understand my condition.” Now she has the perfect response.
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