r/Vitiligo

I have segmental vitiligo on one side of my face, and I’m struggling to come to terms with it. I’ve tried Opzelura and XTRAC twice a week for about eight months without much improvement. The difference in skin tone makes my face look asymmetrical to me.

I don’t wear makeup, but I wear a mask at work to cover some of it. I wish I could feel comfortable without hiding it.

The strange thing is that I’m comfortable with my face when I’m traveling and surrounded by strangers. But around people I know, I feel ashamed and self-conscious for some reason. I’m not sure why it feels so different.
Does anyone else experience this? What helped you feel more comfortable with your vitiligo, especially around coworkers, friends, or family?