Review: Vitiligo class
It is necessary to travel to Seoul to attend a vitiligo class and prepare for an early start to the day. Attending for this class were made several weeks in advance.
The journey from YeongCheon to Seoul is quite long, undertaken to learn about vitiligo treatment for my son. Seoul is consistently bustling with people and vehicles, making it challenging to locate the class venue.
A positive aspect of joining the class is receiving attendance gifts. These gifts include a convenient UV light for home vitiligo detection and sun cream for patients. I have always desired to have a diagnostic light at home.
My overall impression of the lecture, however, raises questions about why it is held publicly. I believe this lecture has been conducted annually for over ten years, presenting the same content and narrative.
The approach to patient and parent care has remained unchanged for over a decade, which has been a source of disappointment for those seeking new perspectives or hope.
While the introduction was quite impressive, the subsequent content did not maintain the same standard.
It was mentioned that the average consultation time with a doctor in Korea is less than three minutes, leaving little opportunity for patients to ask questions or learn about vitiligo.
This presents a valuable opportunity to dedicate more time to educating patients about vitiligo.
I anticipate attending next year’s event, as I am keen to learn more about vitiligo, especially any new developments that could benefit my son.
