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Artist Creates Dolls With Vitiligo For Kids With This Rare Skin Condition
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Artist Creates Dolls With Vitiligo For Kids With This Rare Skin Condition

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Everyone wants to feel represented and looks like many artists nowadays are on a mission to make everyone feel included.

Kay Black, aka Kay Customz, creates unique custom-made dolls inspired by real people. Her newest, beautiful creations are amazing dolls with vitiligo. The artist paints the skin of her dolls with intricate patterns inspired by images of women and girls who have this condition and creates different styles fitting each doll.

“I love what I do and take pride in each custom design!” says the artist, and we believe she should as Kay’s creations make the world a better place.

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Catlady6000
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous. Would like to see a Caucasian doll, too. My (32yr old) blond, blue eyed niece has vitiligo. She would've gone nuts :)!

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Kira Thesloth
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 1/2 mexican, this condition & mongolian marks are fairly common in our family. I wish more dolls like these existed for every skin color.

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Lai100
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't get me wrong I love the idea of more acceptance dolls especially working the in the preschool field. I see alot of children even upset cause they are darker than their mom. But to make the clear distinction of Africa is poorly represented because caucasians have this disease as well.

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Denali Kincaid
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree they should make dolls for Caucasians and other ethnicities with this disease, but progress has to start somewhere guys.

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Rhys Pittman
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dunno why people are putting the onus on a black woman to do it either. There are millions doll makers that don't make dolls with vitiligo. Why aren't they doing it too?

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Lana Zhao
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love to see these in every skin colour. Vitiligo is common in my family, and I know a number of Caucasians with it too.

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Poa Bey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PROBLEM....!‼️ ‼️‼️‼️WRONG CONTINENT!‼️‼️‼️‼️ ..We are not from there😳 - WE are the #Autochthon & Indigenous Peoples of the America(s)🇲🇦... this DOLL though it may seem harmless is a part of a FREE MASONIC COLONIAL MILITARY WAR FAR CAMPAIGN, in the mass media - ((designed)) to Disenfranchise, #ESCHEAT and #convince these, "so called" PEOPLE OF COLOR, BLACKS, NERO, COLOREDS, AFRICAN AMERICANS, HEBREWS, INDIANS ETC... ... TO CONVINCE THEM to give-up #their ((🇲🇦Jus Sanginis, Jus Soli)) blood and birthrights to these Vast America Estates and their Ancient Moorish Al Moroccan Empire today known as the United States Republic... give it up by disconnecting themselves from the land by their own confession! Basically to keep this BLACK/ WHITE/ AFRICAN social engineering thing going that has our people in the position of FKed from the get go! Truth-2-5d...976f66.jpg Truth-2-5d2aa63976f66.jpg

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Laura Diamondstone
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

White Nonsense Roundup volunteer here. As white people we are conditioned to be centered. We do not have to be featured in everything and everywhere. It is perfectly reasonable to have dolls representing people other than white people. If you want a white doll with vitiligo, perhaps ask an American doll company to make on for you.

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Crystal Parent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any doll can have depression. Depression doesn't always show itself. Think Robin Williams ...

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Eddie77
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when I have opportunity to treat someone with vitiligo I do not show rejection to the contrary I treat him like any normal person and more even if he is a child

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Rhys Pittman
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who are complaining about the shape of Africa are missing the point. Those dolls specifically are representing African culture as is the jewelry that she makes as well. The onus is not on her, a black artist making black dolls, to make white dolls with vitiligo. Instead of asking her why she isn't doing it, ask white doll makers who make white dolls why THEY aren't?

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Amanda Lawrence
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really wish I could see more boy dolls being made because at this point in time I have not seen not one boy doll with vitiligo and I highly doubt it will actually become a movement. Not to mention not all people with vitiligo are a darker skin color. We are Puerto Rican but my son is a very light skin color. It is extremely hard to find any type of book any type of toy or anything that looks like him and it can be really emotionally damaging especially for these kids and boys self-esteem. Not bashing this site or these beautiful dolls at all but I wish there was more diversity in general within the people who are caring enough to make these dolls. 1. there isn't enough people making these dolls and to no one is even thinking about the lighter skin children or boys. That is sad because vitiligo does not care about your skin color it will affect you no matter what color you are. 2.My son, other boys and also lighter skinned kids can be very self-conscious and need this support too

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Bella Reyes
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there any caucasian dolls? I have this skin condition and would love to get one for my daughter. I mean race isnt an issue one bit but would like to have one that is toned lighter

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Rózsa Amadeus
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have looked for a cure for my vitiligo for 20 years. I have never given it up. I have always thought that there must be a solution, a cure for it; I only have to find it. Even in this case, faith is the most important. My vitiligo started when I was 14 years old. It took me 20 years to find a treatment method that was effective. A book series helped me to find it. I guess it is still available: http://newtreatmentsforvitiligo.com http://curingvitiligo.blogspot.com/

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Rózsa Amadeus
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have looked for a cure for my vitiligo for 20 years. I have never given it up. I have always thought that there must be a solution, a cure for it; I only have to find it. Even in this case, faith is the most important. My vitiligo started when I was 14 years old. It took me 20 years to find a treatment method that was effective. A book series helped me to find it. I guess it is still available: http://newtreatmentsforvitiligo.com http://curingvitiligo.blogspot.com/

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Dorean Lutz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check out this cool website http://MyPayMyLife.com/?ref=9270

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Sick Boy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does it mean Africa is *white* underneath...? The activists are gonna love this.

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Olivia W
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this idea! Would love to see other ethnicities as well though!

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Gigi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely! I have this too, though I'm Caucasian. But it's definitely noticeable.

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Josh Deveau
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soooo. most of these spots are very clearly just a silhouette of Africa, with Madagascar included. Not sure many folks are going to be okay with that....

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Rachele Zygmunt
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6 years ago

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This is racist. Whithe people have this problem too

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Matleena Korhonen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you equally upset for there not being an asian doll, or do you just feel personally left out?

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Catlady6000
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous. Would like to see a Caucasian doll, too. My (32yr old) blond, blue eyed niece has vitiligo. She would've gone nuts :)!

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Kira Thesloth
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 1/2 mexican, this condition & mongolian marks are fairly common in our family. I wish more dolls like these existed for every skin color.

Load More Replies...
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Lai100
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't get me wrong I love the idea of more acceptance dolls especially working the in the preschool field. I see alot of children even upset cause they are darker than their mom. But to make the clear distinction of Africa is poorly represented because caucasians have this disease as well.

denalikincaid avatar
Denali Kincaid
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree they should make dolls for Caucasians and other ethnicities with this disease, but progress has to start somewhere guys.

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Rhys Pittman
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dunno why people are putting the onus on a black woman to do it either. There are millions doll makers that don't make dolls with vitiligo. Why aren't they doing it too?

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Lana Zhao
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love to see these in every skin colour. Vitiligo is common in my family, and I know a number of Caucasians with it too.

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Poa Bey
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PROBLEM....!‼️ ‼️‼️‼️WRONG CONTINENT!‼️‼️‼️‼️ ..We are not from there😳 - WE are the #Autochthon & Indigenous Peoples of the America(s)🇲🇦... this DOLL though it may seem harmless is a part of a FREE MASONIC COLONIAL MILITARY WAR FAR CAMPAIGN, in the mass media - ((designed)) to Disenfranchise, #ESCHEAT and #convince these, "so called" PEOPLE OF COLOR, BLACKS, NERO, COLOREDS, AFRICAN AMERICANS, HEBREWS, INDIANS ETC... ... TO CONVINCE THEM to give-up #their ((🇲🇦Jus Sanginis, Jus Soli)) blood and birthrights to these Vast America Estates and their Ancient Moorish Al Moroccan Empire today known as the United States Republic... give it up by disconnecting themselves from the land by their own confession! Basically to keep this BLACK/ WHITE/ AFRICAN social engineering thing going that has our people in the position of FKed from the get go! Truth-2-5d...976f66.jpg Truth-2-5d2aa63976f66.jpg

ldiamondstone avatar
Laura Diamondstone
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

White Nonsense Roundup volunteer here. As white people we are conditioned to be centered. We do not have to be featured in everything and everywhere. It is perfectly reasonable to have dolls representing people other than white people. If you want a white doll with vitiligo, perhaps ask an American doll company to make on for you.

vanitaswolf avatar
itsjustcrystal avatar
Crystal Parent
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any doll can have depression. Depression doesn't always show itself. Think Robin Williams ...

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Eddie77
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when I have opportunity to treat someone with vitiligo I do not show rejection to the contrary I treat him like any normal person and more even if he is a child

rhys_pittman avatar
Rhys Pittman
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who are complaining about the shape of Africa are missing the point. Those dolls specifically are representing African culture as is the jewelry that she makes as well. The onus is not on her, a black artist making black dolls, to make white dolls with vitiligo. Instead of asking her why she isn't doing it, ask white doll makers who make white dolls why THEY aren't?

xmlxshadow avatar
Amanda Lawrence
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really wish I could see more boy dolls being made because at this point in time I have not seen not one boy doll with vitiligo and I highly doubt it will actually become a movement. Not to mention not all people with vitiligo are a darker skin color. We are Puerto Rican but my son is a very light skin color. It is extremely hard to find any type of book any type of toy or anything that looks like him and it can be really emotionally damaging especially for these kids and boys self-esteem. Not bashing this site or these beautiful dolls at all but I wish there was more diversity in general within the people who are caring enough to make these dolls. 1. there isn't enough people making these dolls and to no one is even thinking about the lighter skin children or boys. That is sad because vitiligo does not care about your skin color it will affect you no matter what color you are. 2.My son, other boys and also lighter skinned kids can be very self-conscious and need this support too

brookmyers58 avatar
Bella Reyes
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there any caucasian dolls? I have this skin condition and would love to get one for my daughter. I mean race isnt an issue one bit but would like to have one that is toned lighter

amadeusmodels avatar
Rózsa Amadeus
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have looked for a cure for my vitiligo for 20 years. I have never given it up. I have always thought that there must be a solution, a cure for it; I only have to find it. Even in this case, faith is the most important. My vitiligo started when I was 14 years old. It took me 20 years to find a treatment method that was effective. A book series helped me to find it. I guess it is still available: http://newtreatmentsforvitiligo.com http://curingvitiligo.blogspot.com/

amadeusmodels avatar
Rózsa Amadeus
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have looked for a cure for my vitiligo for 20 years. I have never given it up. I have always thought that there must be a solution, a cure for it; I only have to find it. Even in this case, faith is the most important. My vitiligo started when I was 14 years old. It took me 20 years to find a treatment method that was effective. A book series helped me to find it. I guess it is still available: http://newtreatmentsforvitiligo.com http://curingvitiligo.blogspot.com/

jbjfan83 avatar
Dorean Lutz
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check out this cool website http://MyPayMyLife.com/?ref=9270

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Sick Boy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does it mean Africa is *white* underneath...? The activists are gonna love this.

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Olivia W
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this idea! Would love to see other ethnicities as well though!

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Gigi
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely! I have this too, though I'm Caucasian. But it's definitely noticeable.

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Josh Deveau
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soooo. most of these spots are very clearly just a silhouette of Africa, with Madagascar included. Not sure many folks are going to be okay with that....

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Rachele Zygmunt
Community Member
6 years ago

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This is racist. Whithe people have this problem too

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Matleena Korhonen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you equally upset for there not being an asian doll, or do you just feel personally left out?

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