Prevalence and Incidence of Vitiligo and Associated Comorbidities: A Nationwide Population-based Study in Korea.

Published in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2023)

The incidence and prevalence of vitiligo are increasing, particularly among younger patients in Korea. In addition, various comorbidities are associated with vitiligo. Therefore, if vitiligo patients present extracutaneous symptoms, physicians should consider the possibility of other comorbid diseases.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
risk factors
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
physical activity