Ep. 37 – Vitiligo, Awareness, and the Role of Managed Care

Tonja Johnson—founder of the Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group—shares her personal journey with vitiligo, from diagnosis and frustration to advocacy and empowerment. In recognition of World Vitiligo Day, this conversation explores the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with the condition, the ongoing stigma and mental health impact, and the urgent need for health plans to treat vitiligo as more than cosmetic. This episode highlights how community, awareness, and managed care can come together to improve the lives of those affected.