TLDR People with autoimmune skin diseases often have hearing problems and should get their hearing checked early.
The study evaluated hearing in 124 patients with autoimmune skin diseases, including alopecia areata, dermatomyositis, psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vitiligo, and epidermolysis bullosa. Using pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry, the research found a statistically significant occurrence of hearing disability among these patients. This justified the need for thorough audiological evaluations in individuals with autoimmune skin conditions to facilitate early diagnosis and management of potential hearing loss.
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