A member asked:

My 5 year old has vitiligo. what other comorbid factors could go along with this?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Autoimmune diseases: Vitaligo can be associated with autoimmune diseases like thyroid, addison's disease, pernicious anemia, and Insulin dependent diabetes.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Vitiligo: Thyroid issues and uveitis in the eye. Diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis and alone is areata.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

CAREFUL: RARE UBDER AGE 20, AND MORE COMMON IN MALES, MUST DIFFETENTIATE FROM MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES.

Answered 5/8/2015

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