Vitiligo prevalence and quality of life among adults in Europe, Japan and the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder characterised by skin depigmentation, is associated with reduced quality of life (QoL). Vitiligo may be under-reported, in part because of misconceptions that it is a cosmetic disease.

Objectives

This survey sought to characterise vitiligo prevalence and explore the relationship between sociodemographic and clinical characteristics with QoL in a population-based, multinational study.

Methods

Participants aged ≥18 years were recruited via an online panel in Europe, Japan and the USA to answer questions regarding skin disorders they may have experienced. Those reporting vitiligo (diagnosed or undiagnosed) or vitiligo signs (experiencing loss of skin colour but unaware of vitiligo and not diagnosed) were included in the analyse

SUBMITTER: Bibeau K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544885 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature