Our Community
One in five children is impacted by a skin condition or birthmark, and that impact is much more than skin deep. Research has resoundingly demonstrated that there are social, emotional, developmental, and psychological challenges that occur when a child is learning to cope and develop with visibly different skin in a world that is obsessed with physical appearances.





Impacts of Living with Skin Conditions
Skin disease often leads to low self-esteem, diminished self-confidence, and reduced social interactions. Unfortunately, it also leads to an increased risk of anxiety and depression resulting in significant emotional distress, difficulties in close relationships, and impaired daily activities. Suicidal thoughts are sadly 44% more common and suicide attempts are 36% more likely when living with a chronic skin disease.
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Made A Masterpiece, Inc. is the only 501c3 organization in the US exclusively dedicated to providing social, emotional, and spiritual support for those with skin diseases of all types. Our aim is to serve as a beacon of hope and healing for those with skin conditions who struggle to realize they are not alone. We want to meet people where they are in their journey and help them to realize their one-of-a-kind appearance and story adds to the collective human experience and helps make it a fascinating novel, a delightful harmony, and a beautiful mosaic: a truly extraordinary masterpiece!
Our skin is a masterpiece- both inside and out. As an outer covering, our skin is the largest organ, and it never rests with so many important functions that keep our insides in and the outside out. If you look more closely, you realize our skin is an amazing canvas with unique colors, patterns, and textures that change and evolve over time and in response to external exposures. Microscopically, our skin is equally captivating.
We have Masterpiece Friends in our Community for Those with Skin Conditions who are thriving with acne, atopic dermatitis/eczema, alopecia areata, ectodermal dysplasia, epidermolysis bullosa, ichthyosis, hemangiomas, vascular/port wine birthmarks, melanocytic nevi/congenital nevi, psoriasis, scleroderma/morphea, vitiligo, and many other common and rare skin conditions. If you are part of the 1 in 5 people living with a skin condition, we want to connect with YOU so we can support you and those you love because we truly understand.
Our Friends and Their Stories
Our Dermbassadors
Our Dermbassadors are our volunteers who help support and grow our mission so more people can learn to love the skin they are in. We value each person’s unique skills, talents, gifts, experiences, and expertise, and we want your involvement as a Dermbassador to be a life-giving, soul-filling experience! So if you know how you might like to contribute to our community for those with skin conditions, please feel free to reach out to us at iwasmadeamasterpiece@madeamasterpiece.org to get involved!









Our Masterpiece Makers
Masterpiece Makers are champions of our mission and sharing in our vision. They believe in making the world a better place for children with skin conditions who are suffering socially, emotionally, and spiritually. It is because of their generous donations that children feel seen, heard, and supported so they can start to see themselves as the masterpieces they were created to be.








Our Corporate Sponsors
“There is a deep joy in giving, since what we receive is much more than what we give.” -Mother Teresa
We are blessed to have the support of generous individuals, businesses, and granting organizations who come alongside us to make our work at Made A Masterpiece possible.
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