Nirjeet Singh Gorvara is the Co-Founder of Vitiligo Allies, a growing platform that empowers, educates, and connects those impacted by vitiligo. But his path to advocacy wasn’t always easy. Diagnosed with vitiligo at just eight years old, Nirjeet grew up feeling isolated, misunderstood, and often judged—especially within his South Asian community, where misinformation and stigma often prevailed.
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In this episode of That’s Derm Good!, Nirjeet Singh shares how his visible difference—once a source of insecurity—has become his greatest strength. Known online as #TheVitiligoSikh, he’s now a fashion model, speaker, and advocate, using his story to challenge beauty standards and celebrate diversity.
Janelle and Nirjeet explore how representation, visibility, and community can shift mindsets and spark healing. They talk about Nirjeet’s work with Vitiligo Allies, an initiative he co-founded to fill the gaps left by traditional support systems—offering education, real-world connection, and a safe space for those living with visible difference. The platform is open to everyone: those with vitiligo, their families, friends, dermatologists, or anyone curious about how to be an ally.
Throughout the episode, Nirjeet Singh speaks with warmth and honesty about mental health, modeling as a turbaned Sikh with vitiligo, and what it really means to create change from within. From dreams of a documentary to launching new resources for patients, his passion is clear.
This episode is a powerful reminder that beauty is not about perfection—it’s about truth, courage, and being seen for who you are.
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