Quality of Life, Burden of Disease, Comorbidities, and Systemic Effects in Vitiligo Patients
April 2017
in “
Dermatologic clinics
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TLDR Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
Vitiligo was identified as a complex, systemic disease linked to various autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions. The skin changes associated with vitiligo significantly impacted patients' quality of life and self-esteem. The study emphasized the need for further research to better understand the comorbidities of vitiligo and to raise awareness about its psychological effects.