- Pediatric vitiligo associated with increased risks of sensorineural and mixed hearing loss and transient elevation in certain retinal and choroidal disorders.
- No overall association between vitiligo and vision impairment, dry eye disease, uveitis, or glaucoma.
- Melanocyte destruction in vitiligo may contribute to hearing loss.
- Limitations include retrospective design, reliance on ICD-10-CM coding, and lack of data on vitiligo severity.
- Further prospective studies are recommended to clarify these associations and guide clinical management.
Source: JAMA Dermatology