Botanicals in Melasma

Comorbidities in vitiligo: comprehensive review

“…7 NSV is the most common type in both children and adults and is characterized by lesions in the face, trunk, and extremities. 8 SV accounts for approximately 10-20% of vitiligo cases and is characterized by earlier age of onset and more rapid development compared to NSV. In addition, it is rarely associated with autoimmune disorders, Koebner's phenomenon, or stressful life events.…”

“…11,12 The psychological and emotional consequences of the impaired appearance produced by vitiligo can be tremendous, especially for darker-skinned individuals due to the more prominent appearance. 8,10 Even though asymptomatic, the visually evident phenotype is stigmatizing and leads to poor self-image, low self-esteem, and social isolation. Vitiligo patients are subject to a great deal of antagonism, discrimination, and insult from their surroundings and in some cultures, they are even ostracized.…”

“…Vitiligo patients are subject to a great deal of antagonism, discrimination, and insult from their surroundings and in some cultures, they are even ostracized. 4,8 Vitiligo is associated with a variety of comorbid autoimmune, systemic, and dermatological disorders. Some of these contribute to worsening of the morbidity of those affected.…”