Vitiligo is associated with an increased risk of which disorders?

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Vitiligo is associated with an increased risk of which disorders?

Explanation:
Vitiligo reflects an autoimmune attack on melanocytes, so it often occurs alongside other autoimmune conditions. This shared immune predisposition means patients with vitiligo have an increased risk of autoimmune disorders, with autoimmune thyroid disease being the most common, followed by type 1 diabetes, pernicious anemia, Addison’s disease, and alopecia areata. Infections, vascular problems, or nutritional deficiencies aren’t driven by this autoimmune link, so they don’t fit as well.

Vitiligo reflects an autoimmune attack on melanocytes, so it often occurs alongside other autoimmune conditions. This shared immune predisposition means patients with vitiligo have an increased risk of autoimmune disorders, with autoimmune thyroid disease being the most common, followed by type 1 diabetes, pernicious anemia, Addison’s disease, and alopecia areata. Infections, vascular problems, or nutritional deficiencies aren’t driven by this autoimmune link, so they don’t fit as well.

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