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March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This systematic literature review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of autoimmune comorbidities among 10,246 US adults with vitiligo, revealing significant associations with thyroid diseases (14.2%), psoriasis (5.1%), rheumatoid arthritis (3.2%), and alopecia areata (2.7%). The study found high certainty of evidence for the association between vitiligo and thyroid disease and alopecia areata. It also noted that greater vitiligo extent correlates with increased prevalence of thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and pernicious anemia. Despite limitations due to the small number of high-quality studies, the findings underscore the importance of screening and early management of autoimmune comorbidities in vitiligo patients. Future longitudinal studies are recommended to explore causal links and potential benefits of early intervention.
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January 2018 in “Immunology” Psoriasis is linked to other autoimmune diseases and involves a specific inflammatory process.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain genes may be linked to autoimmune conditions in people with alopecia areata.