- Black patients with vitiligo have over double the depression risk.
- Hispanic patients show a 45% increased risk.
- Depression prevalence is 40% among vitiligo patients.
- Data from NIH All of Us Research Program analyzed from 2018-2024.
- Cultural stigma and service access play roles in mental health disparities.
- Limited sample sizes in specific racial groups noted.
- Collaborative care models recommended for mental health and dermatology integration.
Source: JAAD International