Identifying the Genetic Associations Between Diabetes Mellitus and the Risk of Vitiligo
Our findings provide genetic evidence that there is a notable association between T2D and an elevated risk of vitiligo in European populations. This result may explain why the co-presentation of T2D and vitiligo is often seen in observational studies, and emphasize the significance of vigilant monitoring and clinical evaluations for vitiligo in individuals diagnosed with T2D. The aberrant glucose and lipid metabolism and the primary nutrient absorption disorder of vitiligo brought on by diabetes may be the potential mechanisms behind this association.
Authors
- Li Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8107-5423)
- Meng Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6406-6717)
- Lingyun Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1002-4663)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s480199
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.30
Funders
- Gujarat Council on Science and Technology
- Sichuan University